Microsoft AI Blogs

One year of Phi: Small language models making big leaps in AI
Microsoft continues to add to the conversation by unveiling its newest models, Phi-4-reasoning, Phi-4-reasoning-plus, and Phi-4-mini-reasoning.

Unlocking the future of manufacturing with AI-powered digital thread
The era of AI and digital threads has arrived, and it’s delivering real value for the world’s leading manufacturers today.

4 real business benefits of Microsoft AI
At Microsoft, we’re working with thousands of customers across industries and around the world to help them realize the value of AI.

7 retail trends to watch this year from NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show
From AI innovations to Gen Zalpha as consumer, this year’s NRF Big Show brought fresh perspectives on how technology and human interaction are redefining the industry.

Announcing the Responses API and Computer-Using Agent in Azure AI Foundry
AI agents are transforming industries by automating workflows, enhancing productivity, and enabling intelligent decision-making. Businesses are leveraging AI agents to process insurance claims, manage IT service desks, optimize supply chain logistics, and even assist healthcare professionals in analyzing medical records. The potential is vast, and we’re excited to introduce two powerful innovations in Azure AI Foundry.

4 keys to the future of public finance with Microsoft 365 Copilot for Finance
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Finance (preview) is an AI-powered, role-based Copilot agent designed to help government agencies speed time to impact.

Conversations in space: How Hera is using AI to share its mission to defend Earth from asteroids
If you want to know about Hera, a satellite hurtling through deep space toward two asteroids, you can just ask it.

FYAI: The role of responsible AI with Microsoft CPO Sarah Bird
Let’s explore Sarah Bird's experiences and perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI and discover how Microsoft is building trustworthy AI systems.

What’s new in Azure Elastic SAN
I’m excited to share our recent updates to Azure Elastic SAN—our solution for high-scale cost efficiency in the cloud.

Accelerate your journey to AI-first selling with Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales and new sales agents
We’re announcing a new program—Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales—to help more customers rapidly transform their sales organization with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents, as well as two new agents—Sales Agent and Sales Chat—to help scale the team’s ability to nurture and close deals.

New sales agents accessible in Microsoft 365 Copilot help teams close more deals, faster
Our ambition is to empower every employee with a Copilot and transform every business process with agents. We’re announcing two new agents that apply this ambition to sales—the revenue engine for every business—and can be used right in the flow of work.

Microsoft AI powers a new energy future
We look forward to participating in CERAWeek 2025 from March 10 to 14, 2025.
