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    Feb 2

    Last January, we unveiled our plans to become carbon negative by 2030. We recently published our first ever sustainability report. Watch below for some good green news: 🌱

    What you need to know: Our first sustainability report.
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    4 hours ago

    Here are key changes to Microsoft’s PAC following listening sessions w/ employees. We will suspend donations for the 2022 election cycle for elected officials and organizations who supported the election being overturned

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    7 hours ago

    We must act as a region to equitably share the benefits and responsibilities that come with growth, writes Jane Broom.​

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  4. 12 hours ago

    "I don’t want anyone to feel like they don’t belong or can’t succeed in tech because they have a disability.” Dona Sarkar, Head of Microsoft Power Platform on disclosing her dyslexia to co-workers, to empower people with disabilities. Read more:

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  5. 18 hours ago

    According to , 1 billion people live with a disability That's why we are working to increase awareness around accessibility at work: ⬇️

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  6. 19 hours ago

    Carbon negativity can be achieved by: Planting trees 🌳 Driving electric vehicles 🚗 Using renewable energy ♻️ Find out how is going to be by 2030:

    Microsoft will be carbon negative by 2030
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  7. 20 hours ago

    Updated software ✔️ Avoiding strange links ✔️ Passwords protected ✔️ Learn how to protect your computer from being compromised by botnets. Read more:

    What is a botnet and how can you stay safe online?
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    Feb 4

    35 million Brazilians don’t have access to clean water, even though the country contains almost 13% of the world’s fresh water supply – AI for Earth grantee is working to change that with the help of AI.

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  9. Feb 4

    Water intensity reduction + water replenishment = water positivity 🤓 We’re trying to get ahead of the shortage by harnessing and sharing the power of . Learn more:

    2020 Environmental Sustainability Report
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  10. Feb 4

    Good news - the world wide web is getting friendlier 🌐 Find out more:

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    Feb 4

    CEO joins our chief people officer, Kathleen Hogan, to discuss how the new Microsoft Viva platform reimagines the employee experience designed for a digital era.

    Photo of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to promote episode 12 of Kathleen Hogan's "People Talk" series on LinkedIn.
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  12. Feb 4

    Think before you click that link! ✋ If an email looks “phishy” follow these steps:

    Protect yourself from phishing schemes and other forms of online fraud
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    Feb 4

    Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. We’re working to increase access through our and partners like . Together let’s change the face of CS.

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    Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. Please watch and share this video. Inspire a student. Together we can change the face of computer science.
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  14. Feb 4

    An eye-in-the-sky 📹🧊 Find out more:

    How AI is helping unlock information about melting glaciers
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    Feb 4

    Proud to work with the as it announces expanded efforts to combat online . New leadership with , a new partnership with , and a research fund with are important steps forward. Learn more:

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  16. Feb 4

    The Nonprofit Tech Acceleration for Black and African American Communities program aims to get nonprofits the tech they need to help their communities. The program’s manager, Darrell Booker, explains why this is so important:

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  17. Feb 4

    Can you imagine a world where unused TV frequencies are used to bring people online? Well, it's not very far away 📺 Learn about 's Initiative here:

    What is Airband?
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  18. Feb 3

    A for Autism at work B for Braille C for Captions Learn about how Microsoft is creating an inclusive workspace 💡 Read more:

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  19. Feb 3

    In 2019, the FBI cybercrime report indicates losses from Business Email Compromise attacks were approximately $1.7 billion 📧 Learn how to protect your colleagues and your business from scams:

    Business Email Compromise: What it is, and how to stop it
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  20. Feb 3

    Helping 25 million people acquire new 👪 Offering a $20M cash grant to support similar causes 🤝 Developing a new educational app 📱 Making more open and available 📈 Find out more about our :

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  21. Feb 3

    . is helping people who are blind or have low vision by augmenting the world around them through audio description and barcode scanning 💬📱 Learn about 5 ways is helping to improve Read more:

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