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Microsoft invests €3.2 billion in AI and the cloud in Germany

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Microsoft will invest €3.2 Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, said the aim is to enable the German economy to benefit from AI in order to continue to expand its leading global position in terms of competitiveness. The company also wants to train more than 1.2 million people in digital skills.

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Seattle school cuts a bold new STEM program, showing challenges of reimagining education

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This spring, Seattle Public Schools announced that due to budget cuts, it can no longer afford the program. TAF Photo) TAF offers an equity-driven STEM program focused on critical thinking and project-based learning. “They have been understanding and are making every effort to work within our current budget constraints.

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Paul Allen Foundation gives $10M to 811 arts and culture organizations in Washington state

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The grantees are being recognized as part of the Community Accelerator Grant, a program which began in 2023 with the same amount of funding directed toward 671 organizations. The grants were awarded to every eligible nonprofit organization that applied, with approximately 70% of grantees reporting annual budgets of less than $500,000.

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Seattle founder Vetri Vellore, who sold last startup to Microsoft, raises $26M for new AI company

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Microsoft acquired the startup in 2021 and Vellore spent the past two years as a corporate vice president at the Redmond tech giant. Vellore also founded Chronus, which built digital tools for employee development programs, and sold it to a private equity firm in 2015. “It feels like all the stars are aligning now.”

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Microsoft unveils new sustainability steps in effort to remove all carbon produced in company history

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Microsoft President Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood, and CEO Satya Nadella preparing to announce Microsoft’s plan to be carbon negative by 2030. Brian Smale / Microsoft Photo). The latest announcements include the largest single renewable energy investment Microsoft has ever made. ”

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Book Excerpt: How Microsoft leverages employee giving to build a culture of purpose

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[Editor’s Note: Akhtar Badshah, who led Microsoft’s philanthropic efforts from 2004 to 2014, writes about the roots and impact of the company’s giving campaign in his new book, “Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Employees & Alumni to Change the World.” This excerpt is reprinted with permission.]. Akhtar Badshah.

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Techie-turned-lawmaker uses his Microsoft chops to challenge the status quo as a state senator

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Washington State Democrats Photo) After a decade working in the tech sector, Joe Nguyen tackled his new role as a state senator like any good program manager. Nguyen incorporated Microsoft Power BI to better communicate with constituents and track the issues being raised. It proved a worthwhile exercise.

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