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Microsoft On the Issues
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@MSFTIssues
News and perspectives on legal, public policy and philanthropic topics for #Microsoft
Redmond, WA
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/
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    Microsoft On the Issues
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    Sep 9, 2020
    Can you spot a #Deepfake? 🤖 Check out the Microsoft Video Authenticator, a tool that can analyze a still photo or video and provide a percentage chance that the media is artificially manipulated. msft.it/6006Ts1F4
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    New Steps to Combat Disinformation
    From microsoft.com
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    Jul 14, 2021
    Xbox controller appreciation post. 🙌 For the first time in any @Xbox hardware, the Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo Special Edition controllers incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins.♻️ Learn more: msft.it/6003nbrnL
    A collage of 6 people using the two controllers
    A product shot of the Electric Volt controller (front and back)
    A product shot of the Daystrike Camo controlle (front and back)
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    Jan 16, 2020
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    Today, Microsoft announces its plan to be carbon negative by 2030.
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    Sep 1, 2020
    #Deepfakes no more. Behold, the Microsoft Video Authenticator, a tool that can analyze a still photo or video and provide a percentage chance that the media is artificially manipulated. (1/2)
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    Apr 15, 2021
    The @XBOX Adaptive Controller understood the assignment. Read more: msft.it/6009VjW2v
    A man in a wheelchair uses the XBOX Adaptive Controller
    Top down view of the XBOX Adaptive Controller with added accessories connected to the controller.
    Detailed top down view of all of the ports and buttons on the XBOX Adaptive Controller. The "Y" port is highlighted.
    A man using joysticks that a re plugged into the XBOX Adaptive Controller
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    Nov 5, 2018
    We share a thriving online global society and we need to work together to keep it safe. Learn how peace online helps expand peace globally: msft.social/iSXJzU #StopCyberwarfare
    Digital Peace Now
    From microsoft.com
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    Jan 16, 2020
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    Additionally, by 2050, we will remove all carbon the company has emitted since it was founded in 1975.
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    Oct 29, 2018
    We launched the Digital Peace Now initiative, calling on the global community to collaborate in our effort to #StopCyberWarfare. Sign the petition: msft.social/pCKBiS
    Demand Digital Peace
    From msft.social
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    Jan 9, 2020
    Microsoft is sharing a grooming detection technique, code name “Project Artemis,” by which online predators attempting to lure children for sexual purposes can be detected, addressed, and reported. msft.it/6002TXfrg (1/3)
    Microsoft shares new technique to address online grooming of children
    From microsoft.com
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    Nov 7, 2018
    100 years ago, an armistice brought an end to World War I. This ceasefire teaches us lessons that can be applied to today's cyberwarfare. msft.social/RgZTvh
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    Jan 17, 2020
    ✔️Become carbon negative by 2030 ✔️ Remove all historic carbon emissions by 2050 ✔️ Work with customers to understand their carbon footprint Our CEO @satyanadella on our plan: msft.it/6002TkbP6
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    May 11, 2020
    Our ElectionGuard software is here to restore trust in voting. CNN joined us as we made voters in Fulton, Wisconsin the first in history to truly verify their votes were counted. 🔐🗳️ msft.it/6003T99r7
    Microsoft hopes its technology will help Americans trust voting again
    From cnn.com
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    Jan 16, 2020
    16 million tons of carbon a year ➡️ below zero. Microsoft will be #carbon negative by 2030: msft.it/6002TkbP6
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    Aug 30, 2018
    We’re announcing a new policy requiring many of our U.S. suppliers to provide employees with 12 weeks #PaidParentalLeave: msft.social/Je5ViN
    Illustration titled "The Case for Paid Parental Leave" Bullets include: Happier workers, stronger family ties, more Inclusive workplace, improved quality of life and positive outcomes #paidparentalleave