Microsoft brings AI to the farm and factory floor, partnering with industry giants
VentureBeat November 13, 2024
Microsoft has launched a new suite of specialized AI models designed to address specific challenges in manufacturing, agriculture, and financial services. In collaboration with partners such as Siemens, Bayer, Rockwell Automation, and others, the tech giant is aiming to bring advanced AI technologies directly into the heart of industries that have long relied on traditional methods and tools.
These purpose-built models—now available through Microsoft’s Azure AI catalog—represent Microsoft’s most focused effort yet to develop AI tools tailored to the unique needs of different sectors. The company’s initiative reflects a broader strategy to move beyond general-purpose AI and deliver solutions that can provide immediate operational improvements in industries like agriculture and manufacturing, which are increasingly facing pressures to innovate.
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