
An ongoing series of conversations bringing you right up to the cutting edge of Microsoft Research.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Doug Burger, sustainability expert Amy Luers, and optimization researcher Ishai Menache examine the global emissions implications of datacenter operations, efficiency gains, and AI's potential across electrification, materials, and food systems.
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Microsoft Chief Scientist Jaime Teevan and researchers Jenna Butler, Jake Hofman, and Rebecca Janssen unpack the New Future of Work Report 2025 and explore the ideal AI-driven working world. Plus, is AI a tool or a collaborator? And why the answer ma... more
Are machines truly intelligent? AI researchers Subutai Ahmad and Nicolò Fusi join Doug Burger to compare transformer-based AI with the human brain, exploring continual learning, efficiency, and whether today’s models are on a path toward human intell... more
Microsoft research lead Doug Burger introduces his new podcast series, The Shape of Things to Come, an exploration into the fundamental truths about AI and how the technology will reshape the future.
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Great topics and discussion, but we need more Evan Rose! A wonderful speaker.
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Great guests, but the host rarely asks good questions which lead into deeper and interesting conversations.
I have been in the "for good" Software Engineering industry for about 16 years now and always had an admiration for the work MSR do. These sessions are fascinating whilst making them accessible to the general populace, explaining them at a funamental and understandable level. For anyone looking to understand the great work MSR do and hear what amazing things they do beyond "business apps" I wholehartedly recommend this Podcast.
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The series features high-level conversations with researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders at the intersection of technology, AI governance, and health. Episodes frequently explore responsible AI, risk assessment, cybersecurity, biotech and medical applications of AI, and the practical challenges of deploying AI in real-world settings. A distinctive pattern is the mix of Microsoft Research experts with leading external voices from academia, industry, and public policy, producing thoughtful debates on ethics, governance, and the impact of AI on science and society. The show often grounds abstract concepts in concrete use cases—from AI in medicine and drug discovery to cyber risk frameworks and regulatory considerations—making it usefu... more
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Recent guests on Microsoft Research Podcast include:
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2. Jake Hofman
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