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Microsoft launches $5 million AI for Good Open Call grant program to drive positive change in Washington state
New program celebrates 50 years of innovation in Washington state REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 22, 2025 — On Wednesday, with the goal of fostering innovative solutions in its home state of Washington, Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Introduces a $5 million AI Grant Program in Washington
Microsoft has introduced a $5 million AI for Good Open Call grant program in Washington State. Takeaway Points Microsoft has introduced a $5 million AI for Good Open Call grant program in Washington State.
Trump announces $500B AI infrastructure project — with biz titans saying it can cure cancer
Trump announces $500B Stargate AI project: 'Country will be prospering like never before'
What Is the Trump-Backed Stargate AI Project and Why Is It Controversial?
Trump this week announced a venture between OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, Oracle and SoftBank that will invest up to $500 billion aimed at ramping up artificial intelligence infrastructure like data centers and power generation to meet the vast demands of AI processing.
What to know about the Stargate AI infrastructure announcement
The initiative announced by President Donald Trump will aim to "secure American leadership in AI" while also creating jobs and economic benefit.
Trump tech agenda begins with $500B private AI plan and cuts to regulation
President Trump hosted executives from Softbank, OpenAI and Oracle at the White House Tuesday to announce “Stargate,” a $500BN private-sector plan to build new AI data centers.
Microsoft's 'AI for Good' program offers $5 million in grants for Washington innovators
Applications for the program are open through Feb. 17 and the winners of the grants will be announced in March.
Trump's AI deal fueling early cancer detection: Oracle's Larry Ellison
Oracle founder Larry Ellison said the Stargate project, a joint venture with OpenAI and Softbank, will help to fuel the development of a cancer vaccine.
Self-learning AI gives NFL against the spread, over-under, money line picks for 2025 NFC, AFC Championships
SportsLine AI evaluated the 2025 NFL Championship Weekend odds and revealed its NFL picks, NFL score predictions and NFL best bets for the AFC Championship Game and NFC Championship Game
New bills aim to create framework for AI transparency in Washington state
A pair of proposed laws in Washington state seek to establish ground rules around the creation and consumption of generative artificial intelligence. The bills follow efforts by other states to increase transparency and disclosure around AI content and tools amid rapid adoption of the powerful technology.
Google rushed to sell AI tools to Israel’s military after Hamas attack
The company fulfilled requests from Israel’s military for more access to AI tools as it sought to compete with Amazon, documents obtained by The Post show.
Biden AI legacy could present next test for Trump and Musk
Since last year's election, Musk has pushed the boundaries his new alliance with Trump. President Joe Biden's highly anticipated artificial intelligence executive order may not last long after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week as the incoming commander in chief pledges to reduce government regulation.
Microsoft launches $5M grant program for AI projects in WA state as part of 50th anniversary
Microsoft's AI for Good Lab is offering a total of $5 million in cloud computing credits in its home state of Washington through a new grant program in conjunction with the company's 50th anniversary.