Currently they are focusing on AI, Security and contributing in the education section:
- AI Integration: Microsoft is expanding its AI capabilities across various services, including enhancing GitHub Copilot with new extensions and introducing Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric to aid businesses in making quicker data-driven decisions
- Education Partnership: Microsoft has partnered with Khan Academy to bring AI-powered tools to educators, aiming to improve educational experiences across the U.S. .
- Security Updates: In August 2024, Microsoft addressed several critical vulnerabilities, including nine zero-day exploits, through its Patch Tuesday updates. These updates targeted products like Windows Server, Azure, and Microsoft Edge, reinforcing the company’s focus on cybersecurity
- New AI Models: Microsoft is preparing to launch new AI models like GPT-4o in Azure AI Studio, which will support multimodal capabilities, allowing for more advanced AI applications that can process text, images, and audio