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In an era where technology evolves rapidly, integrating #AI is not just an option—it's a necessity for staying ahead and ensuring long-term success. AI not only streamlines operations and boosts efficiency but also drives #innovation and enhances customer experiences. So where should businesses start in order to successfully adopt AI across their value chain?    In my latest AI at Work video, I lay out five actions leaders can take:    1️⃣ Go for the clear wins  2️⃣ Skill up  3️⃣ Embrace a growth mindset  4️⃣ Foster AI champions  5️⃣ Shift your perspective    Tune in to learn more. 

Creating your avatar just got easier! Leverage AI-enabled technology to quickly transform a photo of yourself into an avatar. Explore our other new Microsoft Mesh features in our blog: https://msft.it/6041Y0uSL

Our Copilot+ PCs (available today) enable you to do things you can’t on any other PC, supercharging your productivity, creativity and communication flows through a host of new #AI experiences that are only available on new Copilot+ PCs. Read more about what sets these PCs apart:

Young people are demanding access to quality climate education, Minecraft Education is helping make that happen. As part of UNESCO’s Greening Education Partnership, we’re working to bring green game-based learning resources to schools around the world. Learn more in our latest blog post: https://msft.it/6041YLkL5 #BuildABetterWorld #EnvironmentalEd #GBL #EdTech

Only 35% of people in rural Ireland have above basic digital skills compared to 47% in cities. Through AI rural skilling initiatives, Microsoft aims to help close this digital skills gap with programs like the Ireland AI Skill-Up-A-Thon, presented in partnership with Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) and Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council.     This article outlines the incredible impact of the "Skill Up Ireland" initiative, which provides every person in Ireland the opportunity to learn AI skills. This transformative initiative reaches even the farthest corners of Ireland. The story highlights how local innkeepers, weavers, and florists use AI to revolutionize their work, saving time and enhancing their businesses.  It's incredible to see how technology can bridge gaps and create new opportunities for communities everywhere.    Special thanks to Tara O'Shea and Kevin Marshall for their great work on this initiative. 

⏲ Save time 🎨 Create impactful content 🧠 Deepen learning experiences Explore new Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 capabilities plus over 20 additional updates. See them in action at ISTELive 24: https://msft.it/6041Y0uBP

📊 Microsoft Fabric is a comprehensive data analytics management system, including data engineering and integration, analytics, and business intelligence. Read the Forrester TEI study to see why Fabric is a smart investment: https://msft.it/6043YxPSV

🚨 Attention all district, school, and system leaders! 🚨 Join Paige Johnson (she/her) and Robert Dickson at the ISTE Leadership Exchange to learn more about our innovative #AI solutions like Copilot: https://msft.it/6043YLjmS

🎙️ What is adaptive leadership, and how can it be applied to AI adoption? Dr. Britt Aylor—Director of Leadership Development at Microsoft—answers these questions and more on the WorkLab podcast. Listen here: https://msft.it/6048Yxucr #AI