Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Microsoft Donates US$5m to Help Detect & Prevent Wildfires


Following a year in which nearly 78,000 wildfires blazed across the U.S., representing a 20% increase over 2024, Microsoft is investing in AI-powered wildfire detection, as hotter temperatures, prolonged drought and expanding development increase the wildfire risk to communities and ecosystems.

Microsoft Donates US$5m to Help Detect & Prevent Wildfires

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