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As systems become more interconnected, cyber risk doesn’t stay contained. When attackers exploit trusted systems and relationships, the effects can ripple across organizations and communities.
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More ways to learn and connect are coming for nonprofit professionals 📚 Learn how the Microsoft Elevate for Changemakers program is evolving to help participants build AI skills, connect with peers, and apply those skills in their organizations and communities. msft.it/6010avPNa
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Do you know who that last email was from? Are you sure? It's not such a simple question these days. Attackers are exploiting trusted identities and systems across channels. As AI helps them scale familiar tactics faster and farther, protecting what we rely on is critical.
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AI has opened new possibilities in education, but with great progress comes greater responsibility. This month’s Spotlight on AI explores how schools are protecting students while preparing for what’s next. msft.it/6017atGhP
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That suspicious message may be just the tip of the iceberg. Microsoft and @HealthISAC are disrupting YAM Store, CoGUI, and Iron Man, cybercrime services that enabled 1B+ malicious messages targeting 75K+ organizations worldwide. Read more: msft.it/6019asX75
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A safer digital future starts with the next generation of problem-solvers. With the Velocity Prize, @Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit and Minecraft Education (@PlayCraftLearn) are helping students show their computational thinking, coding, and creative problem-solving skills.
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Responsible AI is a lot like running a marathon. Progress comes step by step. Hear from Sarah Bird on how @Microsoft is building the tools and systems that put responsible AI into practice as AI continues to evolve. Learn more: msft.it/6010aWCUC
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This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting research focused on a challenge in breast MRI screening. MRI is highly sensitive, but false positives can lead to more uncertainty and unnecessary procedures. AI could help address that challenge.
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🔬 Research from Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab and collaborators @UW and @FredHutch, published in Radiology by @Radiology_RSNA. msft.it/6016aSyve
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What discoveries are hidden in decades of data? From Earth science to Artemis II planning, @NASA is using AI, including @MSFTCopilot, to connect research and mission data and uncover new insights. msft.it/6011aUXDT
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Local restoration. Lasting resilience. In Germany’s Vogelsberg region, @NABU_de and regional partners are restoring wetlands to help keep water in the landscape, improve water quality, and rebuild wildlife habitats, with support from Microsoft and @awscloud.
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Cyber risk is becoming more interconnected, and defending against it takes more than reacting to the latest threat. The 2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report looks at how the evolving cyber landscape is creating new challenges for leaders and organizations.
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What you do with AI election information matters. Check the source, recheck what matters, and confirm important details with an authoritative source before you vote. Learn more: msft.it/6010aWMrA
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