Microsoft invests $50M in AI for Earth program to combat climate change
(World News USA)

On the two-year anniversary of the Paris climate accord, the world`s government, civic and business leaders are coming together in Paris to discuss one of the most important issues and opportunities of our time, climate change. I`m excited to lead the Microsoft delegation at these meetings. While the experts` warnings are dire, at Microsoft we believe technology advances can help us better understand and address the environmental issues facing our planet. That`s why we`re announcing in Paris that we are broadening our AI for Earth program with an expanded strategic plan and committing $50 million over the next five years to put artificial intelligence technology in the hands of individuals...