Microsoft Research Podcast

Researchers across the Microsoft research community

An ongoing series of conversations bringing you right up to the cutting edge of Microsoft Research.

  1. Can we AI our way to a more sustainable world?

    20 Apr

    Can we AI our way to a more sustainable world?

    Doug Burger, sustainability expert Amy Luers, and optimization researcher Ishai Menache examine the global emissions implications of datacenter operations, efficiency gains, and AI's potential across electrification, materials, and food systems. Show notes

    1hr 1min
  2. Ideas: Steering AI toward the work future we want

    9 Apr

    Ideas: Steering AI toward the work future we want

    Microsoft Chief Scientist Jaime Teevan and researchers Jenna Butler, Jake Hofman, and Rebecca Janssen unpack the New Future of Work Report 2025 and explore the ideal AI-driven working world. Plus, is AI a tool or a collaborator? And why the answer matters. Show notes

    54 min
  3. Will machines ever be intelligent?

    23 Mar

    Will machines ever be intelligent?

    Are machines truly intelligent? AI researchers Subutai Ahmad and Nicolò Fusi join Doug Burger to compare transformer-based AI with the human brain, exploring continual learning, efficiency, and whether today’s models are on a path toward human intelligence. The Shape of Things to Come podcast series

    1hr 8min
  4. Trailer: The Shape of Things to Come

    3 Mar

    Trailer: The Shape of Things to Come

    Microsoft research lead Doug Burger introduces his new podcast series, The Shape of Things to Come, an exploration into the fundamental truths about AI and how the technology will reshape the future. The Shape of Things to Come podcast series

    2 min
  5. Ideas: Community building, machine learning, and the future of AI

    01/12/2025

    Ideas: Community building, machine learning, and the future of AI

    As the Women in Machine Learning Workshop (WiML) marks its 20th annual gathering, cofounders, friends, and collaborators Jenn Wortman Vaughan and Hanna Wallach reflect on WiML’s evolution, navigating the field of ML, and their work in responsible AI. Show notes

    56 min
  6. Ideas: More AI-resilient biosecurity with the Paraphrase Project

    06/10/2025

    Ideas: More AI-resilient biosecurity with the Paraphrase Project

    Microsoft’s Eric Horvitz and guests Bruce Wittmann, Tessa Alexanian, and James Diggans discuss the Paraphrase Project—a red-teaming effort that exposed and secured a biosecurity vulnerability in AI-driven protein design. The work offers a model for addressing AI’s dual-use risks. Show notes

    52 min
  7. Coauthor roundtable: Reflecting on healthcare economics, biomedical research, and medical education

    21/08/2025

    Coauthor roundtable: Reflecting on healthcare economics, biomedical research, and medical education

    For the series finale, Peter Lee, Carey Goldberg, and Dr. Zak Kohane compare their predictions to insights from the series’ most recent guests, including experts on AI’s economic and societal impact, leaders in AI-driven medicine, and doctors in training. Show notes

    1hr 18min
  8. Reimagining healthcare delivery and public health with AI

    07/08/2025

    Reimagining healthcare delivery and public health with AI

    Former Washington State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah and Mayo Clinic CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia explore how healthcare leaders are approaching AI when it comes to public health, care delivery, the healthcare-research connection, and the patient experience. Show notes

    1hr 16min
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An ongoing series of conversations bringing you right up to the cutting edge of Microsoft Research.

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  • Creator
    Researchers across the Microsoft research community
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
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    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Microsoft Research Podcast
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