Microsoft Research: Human Understanding and Empathy Initiatives

HUE: Human Understanding and Empathy

This document outlines the research areas and initiatives within Microsoft Research focused on Human Understanding and Empathy (HUE). The goal is to invent new technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being.

Research Areas:

• Intelligence:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Audio & Acoustics
  • Computer Vision
  • Graphics & Multimedia
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Human Language Technologies
  • Information Retrieval & Search

• Systems:

  • Data Platforms & Analytics
  • Hardware & Devices
  • Programming Languages & Software Engineering
  • Quantum Computing
  • Security, Privacy, & Cryptography
  • Systems & Networking

• Theory:

  • Algorithms
  • Mathematics

• Other Sciences:

  • Ecology & Environment
  • Economics
  • Medical, Health, & Genomics
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology for Emerging Markets

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• Academic Programs
• Events and Conferences

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• Index of people involved in research.
• Emeritus Program.
• News and Awards.

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• Microsoft Research Blog
• Microsoft Research Podcast
• Microsoft Research Webinars
• Microsoft Research Newsletter

Labs and Locations:

• Microsoft Research Labs:
  • AI4Science
  • AI Frontiers
  • Health Futures
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Cambridge
  • India
  • Montreal
  • New England
  • New York City
  • Redmond
• Other Labs/Locations:
  • Applied Sciences Group
  • Mixed Reality & AI Cambridge
  • Mixed Reality & AI Zurich Lab

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  • Microsoft Learn
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HUE: Human Understanding and Empathy:

• Mission: Inventing new technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being.
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