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Advancing open data

Microsoft aims to close the data divide and help organizations of all sizes to realize the benefits of data and the new technologies it powers.
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Data commons

Microsoft supports the creation of data commons: diverse, high-quality datasets that are responsibly governed and made available for reuse in the public interest. Data commons account for a diverse range of data access and sustainability models that meet the needs of the community and enable them to be maintained over time.
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Open data initiatives for all builders of AI

We are supporting the Institutional Data Initiative and CORE to expand access to high-quality data for AI innovation.

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Emerging funding and business models

The Open Data Policy Lab examines emerging funding and business models for data commons that support equitable, sustainable reuse of data for public-interest AI.

Learn more about the emerging models
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New Commons Challenge awards

The New Commons Challenge recognized two projects that demonstrate innovation in data commons – foundational initiatives that are using AI to understand data and create a bridge to humanitarian and community support.

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Language and cultural diversity in the AI era

The Microsoft Open Innovation Center (MOIC), based in Strasbourg, France, is established to support the development of public interest AI that strengthens European linguistic diversity, cultural sovereignty, and societal resilience. Our approach is through enabling open innovation, including more open and accessible data, open science, and open technologies.
Learn about our European commitments Learn more about LINGUA
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Open Science for AI-driven discovery

AI is transforming research, but its impact depends on access to high‑quality, open, machine‑readable data. Microsoft advances open science by sharing research, building open-enabling platforms, partnering globally, and advocating for policies that expand access and usability of scientific data.

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Open Government Data

For governments around the world, opening data can help lead to more representative AI and help citizens and government employees leverage AI to improve government responsiveness and efficiency. Our technical guide provides considerations for governments to establish high-quality, useful, and beneficial data commons.
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Additional resources

Open Data for Social Impact Framework

A tool leaders can use to put data to work to solve important societal issues.

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The Open Data Opportunity

The importance behind data sharing explained.

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AI for Good Lab Open Source Database

Making open datasets, research code, and tools freely available for a global community of problem solvers.

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