Brad Smith

Microsoft calls for regulations to limit use of facial recognition technology

Microsoft's Brad Smith said regulation of facial recognition technology is the need of the hour.

Microsoft launches $25 million initiative to use artificial intelligence in bettering technology for people with disabilities

The conference and the new initiative offer Microsoft an opportunity to emphasize its philosophy of building artificial intelligence for social good.

Top tech companies state that they will not assist any government in conducting offensive cyber attacks, sign pledge

The Cybersecurity Tech Accord signed by these companies vows to protect all customers from attacks regardless of geopolitical or criminal motive.

Microsoft turns to Linux for improving security of internet-connected computing devices

Microsoft once deemed the free, open-source Linux system as a threat to its intellectual property, but has changed its approach in recent years.

Microsoft and Facebook complete 6,430 kilometer long transatlantic Marea subsea cable project

North Virginia is Microsoft's main internet data cente. The subsea cable connection will serve cross-border data flow between two continents, the US and Europe.

Tim Cook joins 300 tech leaders to show support for the DACA programme

After reports surfaced that the Trump administration was considering bringing the DACA programme to an end, nearly 300 tech leaders signed a letter.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticises Donald Trump's stance to roll back DACA programme

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith have criticised the presidential stance on the Barack Obama established DACA programme.

Microsoft announces initiative to bring high-speed internet to rural Americans

To start, Microsoft will commit to a five-year effort to bring broadband connectivity to 2 million underserved rural Americans.

International friendlies: Brazil expecting 'great game' against Australia, says Philippe Coutinho

Brazil lost to a Gabriel Mercado goal against Argentina at the MCG, in a match where they lost mercurial forward Gabriel Jesus to an injury.

Donald Trump withdraws from Paris accord: Top executives slam decision, say climate change is real

"Disappointed with today's decision. Google will keep working hard for a cleaner, more prosperous future for all," Google's CEO Sundar Pichai said