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:
The research is broadly categorized into four main areas:
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Intelligence:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Audio & Acoustics
- Computer Vision
- Graphics & Multimedia
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Human Language Technologies
- Information Retrieval & Search
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Systems:
- Data Platforms & Analytics
- Hardware & Devices
- Programming Languages & Software Engineering
- Quantum Computing
- Security, Privacy & Cryptography
- Systems & Networking
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Theory:
- Algorithms
- Mathematics
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Other Sciences:
- Ecology & Environment
- Economics
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- Social Sciences
- Technology for Emerging Markets
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Labs and Locations:
Microsoft Research has a global presence with various labs, including:
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Microsoft Research Labs:
- AI4Science
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- Asia-Pacific
- Cambridge
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- Redmond
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- Title: "HUE: Human Understanding and Empathy"
- Subtitle: "Inventing new technologies that promote emotional resilience and well-being."
Navigation within HUE Group:
- Overview
- People
- Publications
- Downloads
- Videos
- Projects
- Events
- News and Awards
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Original article available at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/human-understanding-and-empathy/news-and-awards/?pg=84&locale=fr_CA