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Microsoft Research Blog
Research Focus: Week of April 21, 2025
In this issue: our CHI 2025 & ICLR 2025 contributions, plus research on causal reasoning & LLMs; countering LLM jailbreak attacks; and how people use AI vs. AI-alone. Also, SVP of Microsoft Health Jim Weinstein…
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Shining light on the learning brain: Estimating mental workload in a simulated flight task using opt
Accurately estimating cognitive workload is essential for adaptive learning in pilot training, allowing flight simulation tasks to be tailored to the pilot’s skill level. In this project, we investigate the use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy…
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Fostering appropriate reliance on AI
This project aims to inform UX interventions for fostering appropriate reliance on generative AI systems by: See also: Appropriate reliance research initiative
Microsoft Research Blog
The Future of AI in Knowledge Work: Tools for Thought at CHI 2025
Join us at CHI 2025 to explore how AI systems can be used as Tools for Thought as we reimage AI’s role in human thinking. Learn about new research, prototypes, and a workshop on designing…
Career Opportunity
Senior Applied Scientist – Microsoft Copilot
As a Senior Applied Scientist in Microsoft’s productivity division, your core mission will be to deliver exciting innovation in Microsoft Copilot. We are looking for candidates who are creative, self-driven, curious, people-oriented and comfortable defining a path through…
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Sonora: Human-AI Co-Creation of 3D Audio Worlds
Sonora is a novel AI-powered system developed by Microsoft Research that enables real-time, voice-driven creation and navigation of immersive 3D audio environments. Designed to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety, Sonora blends cutting-edge AI technologies—including large…
Microsoft Research Blog
Engagement, user expertise, and satisfaction: Key insights from the Semantic Telemetry Project
Semantic Telemetry Project data show that people who use AI for more professional and complex tasks are more likely to keep using the tool and to use it more often. Novice AI users engage in…
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African Health Stories
Leveraging generative AI to create interactive visual, oral and text stories to guide people living with Type II Diabetes on lifestyle changes