Microsoft Unveils New AI Initiatives to Empower Education and Workforce
Microsoft has launched a series of AI-driven initiatives aimed at transforming education and workforce development. CEO Satya Nadella outlined the plans in a LinkedIn post, emphasizing free access to Microsoft 365 Personal, including the AI-powered Copilot, for U.S. college students for 12 months. The program will expand to K-12 educators and staff, leveraging Copilot's reasoning capabilities to enhance learning.
A $1.25 million prize fund for the Presidential AI Challenge will recognize top educators, while a partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges will provide no-cost AI certification for faculty serving millions of students. These efforts underscore Microsoft's commitment to integrating AI into education at scale.