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Founded in 1991, Microsoft Research continues to advance computing through fundamental and applied research. With over 1,000 researchers worldwide, including Turing Award and Fields Medal winners, it has contributed to various fields of computer science and technology. Microsoft Research operates labs globally, including facilities in Redmond, New York City, Cambridge (UK), and Asia, focusing on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and sustainable technologies. The organization collaborates with academia and industry, publishes research, and integrates its findings into Microsoft's products and services. Its estimated annual research budget has been $10-14 billion since 2010.

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Microsoft Research AI focuses on developing artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and decision intelligence. It has made significant contributions to areas like deep learning, reinforcement learning, and conversational AI.

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Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionQuantum ComputingHuman-Computer InteractionHealthcare AISecurity and PrivacySoftware EngineeringClimate and Environmental ScienceRadiology and Medical ImagingCloud ComputingData StorageAlgorithms and Theory of ComputationCryptographyGraphics

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