Microsoft AI is a core division within Microsoft Corporation, responsible for advancing artificial intelligence across research, infrastructure, and product integration. Formally launched in 2016 as the AI and Research Group, the division unites Microsoft’s longstanding research legacy with product engineering and cloud-scale deployment.
Key Facts
Parent Company: Microsoft Corporation
Founded: 2016 (as AI and Research Group)
Headquarters: Redmond, Washington
Global Presence: Labs and offices across the U.S., UK, Canada, China, India
Employees: 5,000+ (across research, engineering, ethics, and infrastructure)