June 2, 2026

At Microsoft Research, we are using AI to help developers expand their capabilities, streamline their work, and transform ideas into prototypes.

May 7, 2026

Tyger moves the most demanding MRI processing to the cloud, helping researchers turn raw signals into readable images – meaning results in hours rather than days or weeks.

April 20, 2026

Microsoft research lead Doug Burger introduces his new podcast series, “The Shape of Things to Come”, an exploration into the fundamental truths about AI and how the technology will reshape the future.

February 23, 2026

On Second Thought is a video series that digs into the questions everyone is asking about AI. Each episode pairs futurist Sinead Bovell with experts across Microsoft to unpack the tension, promise, and real-world impact of this rapidly evolving technology.

January 21, 2026

Rho-alpha, which translates natural language commands into control signals for robotic systems doing bimanual manipulation tasks, aims to make physical systems more adaptable by using physical sensing modalities like touch and continuous learning from human feedback.

January 16, 2026

Across Microsoft, we are using AI to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges more quickly and effectively than ever. Explore a few examples that demonstrate how AI and other technologies are accelerating innovation and charting a path toward much-needed breakthroughs.

December 19, 2025

From AI-driven material discovery and protein modeling to agentic systems, gaming, and multilingual AI for the global majority, 2025 turned research into real-world impact. Explore the breakthroughs in Microsoft Research’s Year in Review.

December 17, 2025

HoloportationTM technology, enabling real-time 3D telecommunications, has evolved from the lab to real-world use. After a decade of refinement and real-world deployment, it’s been released via open source license to encourage wider use and development.

December 12, 2025

What’s next in AI for 2026? Microsoft researchers share what they expect, from adaptive robotics to agent‐native economies. Explore the areas of innovation set to define the next chapter.

November 12, 2025

AI tools can perform poorly in non-Western languages and lack critical cultural context for many populations. Project Gecko uses small language models to bring vital expertise to farmers in underserved areas using local languages and multi-modal content.

October 6, 2025

In the fall of 2023, breakthroughs in generative AI had researchers proclaiming a new era for medicine and healthcare.

June 24, 2025

From childbirth to chronic disease, India’s rural healthcare workers face it all. Now, they have a tool that listens—and answers—in the languages they use every day.

June 23, 2025

Discover how Microsoft is learning from other domains to advance evaluation and testing as a pillar of AI governance.

March 20, 2025

Join Microsoft’s Peter Lee on a journey to discover how AI is impacting healthcare and what it means for the future of medicine.

January 16, 2025

Researchers pull back the curtain on MatterGen and MatterSim, the cutting-edge tools reshaping how we design and innovate advanced materials. Explore the journey from concept to creation driving these AI-powered technologies.

December 20, 2024

Microsoft Research did extraordinary work this year, using AI and scientific research to make progress on real-world challenges like climate change, food security, global health, and human trafficking. Learn more.

October 24, 2024

Teachable AI is personalizing accessibility for people with disabilities, giving them the power to train AI-based tools and apps to provide help in their daily lives. Find My Things, available with the Seeing AI app, is a great example.