Stroke of genius: Real-time simulation of the human brain
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by Debleena Bose
4y ago
The human brain is referred to as the ‘crowning glory of evolution.’ It contains 86 billion brain cells known as neurons. Each neuron has an average of 7,000 connections to other neurons known as synapses. Our brains form millions of new synapses every second – resulting in constantly changing patterns and strength. These connections store experiences, create habits and shape personalities. At the India edition of Maker Faire 2018 organized in Hyderabad earlier this month, volunteers from Microsoft Garage India collaborated with members of the external Maker Community to demonstrate the fun ..read more
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Forecasting possible outcomes of major eSport tournaments with Bing Predicts
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by Sushil Chordia - MSFT
4y ago
  eSport or competitive video gaming brings together millions of players and viewers from across the world. Having witnessed a steep increase in popularity over the last few years, industry estimates forecast the viewer base to increase from 230 million in 2015 to 427 million in 2019. With the growing fanbase, the viewing arena has also expanded from television sets at homes to gigantic screens in stadiums. Professional teams participate in multiplayer competitions which often have prizes worth millions of dollars. Following on the success of predicting cinematic awards, the socce ..read more
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Creating AI that can respond to questions in mixed languages like humans
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by Dr. Manoj Chinnakotla
4y ago
“Do Bigha Zameen movie lo protagonist evaru?” Indian readers who speak any combination of Hindi, English, or Tamil, could translate this question with ease - “Who is the protagonist of the movie Do Bigha Zameen?” The ability to communicate using complex and nuanced languages is one of the most special facets of being human. It is a unique skill that sets us apart as a species and weaves our communities together. However, in multilingual parts of the world, communities are held together by more than just one language. In India speakers rarely communicate in a single language. Hindi speake ..read more
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Enhancing accessibility in Project Online for better productivity
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by Subha Sateesh
4y ago
Today, professional teams and organizations across the world use Project Online, Microsoft’s project management platform, to streamline team processes, schedule tasks efficiently and manage resources and workflows for team projects. The platform stands out due to its highly-visual and intuitive interface. However, many of the visual and design elements of Project Online have been inaccessible for users with visual impairment, deafness or motor disabilities. By incorporating accessibility considerations in the Project Online interface, we aim to address barriers for users with varying disabi ..read more
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Making Ruuh, our AI-powered desi chatbot, see and respond to photos like humans
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by Kedhar Nath Narahari
4y ago
Co-authored by Sonam Damani Work done in collaboration with Microsoft Research Redmond A picture is worth a thousand words, at least to human beings. Machines often struggle to interpret and respond to images the way humans do. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered algorithms have combined image recognition with Natural Language Processing (NLP) to caption images presented to them by users. However, these are basic responses with literal descriptions of images and lack the depth or empathy found in human conversations. With the growing adoption of AI agents and ..read more
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Here’s how Bing predicts possible outcomes of leading global sporting events
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by Sushil Chordia - MSFT
4y ago
  With Paul the Octopus, Nelly the Elephant and now Achilles the Cat predicting match results, animal intuition has been reigning popular for forecasting game outcomes. However, predicting match results in a dynamic sports field poses an interesting challenge for data scientists and experts in machine learning. A wide range of variables could swing the match either way. The direction of the wind, for example, could shift the trajectory of a shot enough to reduce the chances of scoring. Subtle changes in humidity could have an impact on the player’s speed, the striker’s chances of scoring co ..read more
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Enabling accessibility in Microsoft Visio
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by Subha Sateesh
4y ago
Humans are innately visual by nature. We respond to and process visual data through pictorial charts or graphs better than poring over spreadsheets or reports. Tools like Microsoft Visio and Visio Online help people visualize and leverage the wealth of data they work with. People can simplify and convey complex concepts and data in a universal manner. They can create, store, share and collaborate on visuals and diagrams in real-time. Visio has helped numerous users create diagrams, flowcharts and blueprints for their data with ease. Over the years, the platform has evolved to keep up with t ..read more
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Enabling Industry 4.0 and smart factories with IoT and AI
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by Shailendra Miglani
4y ago
Co-authored by Kumar Shiv Subramanyam The confluence of smart sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to redefine the industrial world. Experts believe a wave of new technologies is creating the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0. Defined by the trend of large industrial enterprises adopting automation, machine learning (ML) and real-time insights and configuration, Industry 4.0 will make global industrial operations smart and efficient. Industry 4.0 comprises of four key pillars: Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication connected to the plant’s network using Internet ..read more
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CodeTalk: Making IDEs more accessible for developers with visual impairment
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by Venkatesh Potluri
4y ago
The graphically dense interface of integrated development environments (IDEs) makes them immensely powerful for developers across the world. Visual cues are used extensively in these environments to help developers get more information about their code with little more than a quick glance. However, these visual cues are inaccessible to many developers with visual impairments. According to the World Health Organization, there are 285 million people who cannot read all the content on a regular screen due to some form of visual impairment. Of these 39 million people are blind and cannot ac ..read more
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Secure communication and work management with Microsoft Kaizala
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by Teekam
4y ago
Co-authored by Nitu Narula In today’s mobile-centric world, instant messaging apps and chat platforms have disrupted business communication. However, when workers communicate with teammates over public mobile messaging platforms, businesses have no control over security protocols. They cannot control dissemination of sensitive data in chat groups, control group access on an individual level or verify the identity of group members. Storing data in local servers to comply with local data protection regulations and erasing data on employees’ private devices is also not possible on these pla ..read more
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