Research Focus
Microsoft Research has a long history across natural language processing, computer vision, and systems research, and more recently has been closely associated with OpenAI's work through a significant partnership and investment, alongside its own smaller "phi" model family.
Notable Contributions
- DeepSpeed, an open-source library for efficient large-scale model training
- The Phi model series, smaller language models emphasizing high-quality training data
- A significant, long-running partnership and investment relationship with OpenAI
- Decades of broader NLP and computer vision research predating the current generative AI wave
Staying Current on This Lab's Work
See our Microsoft news for recent product announcements, or the lab's own official research blog for primary publications.
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Frequently Asked
Is Microsoft the same as OpenAI?
No, they are separate companies; Microsoft has a significant investment and partnership relationship with OpenAI, and also conducts its own independent research.
What is the Phi model series?
Microsoft Research's series of smaller language models, notable for emphasizing high-quality, curated training data over sheer scale.
Where can I read Microsoft's official research?
Check Microsoft Research's official site for primary publications.
Where can I learn about Microsoft's products built on this research?
See our Microsoft news and Copilot for Microsoft 365 profile.