Brad Smith
bradsmi.bsky.social
Brad Smith
@bradsmi.bsky.social
Vice Chair and President at Microsoft. Co-author and podcast host of Tools and Weapons. Husband. Dad. Proud native of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Ransomware is the most significant cyber threat facing hospitals and schools. We must act with urgency to protect the essential services people rely on every day.
October 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It’s great to see how @microsoft.com datacenters are helping power Central Washington’s economy by creating well-paying jobs, supporting local businesses, and funding public services.
August 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Generative AI is changing how we work, hire, and grow. At @microsoft.com’s AI Economy Institute, we’re investing in research that helps people and organizations keep up—and get ahead. Got ideas? Our open call is live. aka.ms/AIEconomyIns...
August 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Twelve years ago, Antonéo left Buffalo, New York to pursue new career opportunities. Today, he’s returned—now working with M&T Bank in the city he calls home. @microsoft.com
August 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Across the country, we’re seeing #AI spark incredible innovation, but some regions are racing ahead, and others risk being left behind. If we want AI transformation to reach every community, we need to close these gaps.
July 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s personal. It’s shaping how we live, work, and connect with the world around us. That’s why today we’re launching two new organizations: Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute. aka.ms/AI-Readiness
July 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I love this time of year when @microsoft.com interns bring fresh ideas and energy to campus. Your enthusiasm and dedication continue to inspire us all, and I hope to one day welcome you back to build the next chapter of our journey together.
June 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In West Virginia, more people are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy than there are eye doctors in the entire world. #AI can help close that gap. It's great to see how Microsoft Azure AI is being used to help improve access to care. www.microsoft.com/en-us/corpor...
June 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In our latest AI Transparency Report, we share how Microsoft is learning and adapting as global AI policies evolve. We're committed to building responsible AI and holding ourselves accountable—so we can empower our customers to do the same. Read the report here: aka.ms/RAITranspare...
June 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Access to electricity has transformed human civilization—we’re going to need even more of it. Dr. Koomey sat down with Microsoft’s Chief Questions Officer Trevor Noah, to explain how we can harness the 5% of electricity used by #AI & the global internet to help use the other 95% more efficiently.
June 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Achieving our sustainability goals isn’t about a single objective, it’s about the sum of our collective actions across Microsoft. We’re not just aiming for progress—we’re committed to delivering it.
May 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
50 years ago, Bill Gates returned home to Washington state with his newfound company. Since then, our employees have donated more than $1.3B and volunteered nearly 6M hours to local nonprofits & organizations. This spirit of community is just one example of what makes @microsoft.com so special.
March 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Today’s opening of the NJ AI Hub at Princeton University marks an exciting addition to New Jersey's storied history of innovation. This public-private partnership will support and drive economic opportunity for the state and the greater region for decades to come. www.nj.gov/governor/new...
March 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thank you, Microsoft Ireland! I loved celebrating 40 years of Irish innovation in this remarkable nation. Many more important milestones to look forward to!
March 4, 2025 at 6:12 AM
From our first European Operations center that shipped CDs, to one of our most advanced cloud datacenter campuses, Microsoft Ireland continues to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and transformation across the EU. www.linkedin.com/pulse/thank-...
March 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Today, I joined Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw to announce a 2.8 billion Polish złoty (PLN) investment, the second phase of the build-out of our Polish Cloud region that started operations in 2023.
February 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations to my friend and our co-founder, Bill Gates, on his new book, #SourceCode. You have given so many of us at @microsoft.com, myself included, incredible opportunities with the company you created almost 50 years ago. Thank you. www.gatesnotes.com/books/books-...
February 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
It's always great meeting with our employees in the Aspire Program and seeing the enthusiasm they bring to our company. This two-year program helps new employees develop their craft, build networks, and uncover opportunities within Microsoft. #MicrosoftLife
January 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The Pike Place Market Foundation supports one of Seattle’s most iconic neighborhoods by providing access to housing, healthcare, & nutritious foods. It’s one of the 50 community organizations we are awarding a $50K grant to across Puget Sound for Microsoft’s 50th anniversary. #OneFutureOneSound
November 27, 2024 at 6:21 PM