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Microsoft Unveils Phi-4 Reasoning: Small Language Models That Punch Above Their Weight

2025-05-01

Microsoft has introduced its new Phi-4 reasoning family of small language models (SLMs), including Phi-4-reasoning, Phi-4-reasoning-plus, and Phi-4-mini-reasoning. These models demonstrate impressive reasoning capabilities, particularly in mathematical reasoning, outperforming even larger models in some benchmarks. Phi-4-mini-reasoning is optimized for resource-constrained environments like mobile devices and edge computing. Microsoft highlights its commitment to responsible AI, employing multiple safety measures to mitigate potential risks. These models are available on Azure AI Foundry and Hugging Face, with some integrated into Windows 11's Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft's Breakthrough: The World's First Topological Qubit

2025-02-19

Microsoft announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing, unveiling Majorana 1, the world's first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) powered by a topological core. Built using a novel topoconductor material, it's designed to scale to a million qubits on a single chip. This breakthrough leverages Majorana Zero Modes (MZMs) as qubit building blocks, employing measurement-based computation instead of traditional rotation, significantly simplifying quantum error correction. Partnering with DARPA, Microsoft aims to build a fault-tolerant prototype based on topological qubits within years, not decades, paving the way for a practical quantum computer capable of tackling real-world problems.

DeepSeek R1 Lands on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub

2025-01-29

Microsoft announced that the DeepSeek R1 model is now available on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub. Joining a diverse portfolio of over 1800 models, DeepSeek R1 offers a powerful, cost-effective AI solution enabling seamless integration of advanced AI for businesses. Rigorously tested for security and featuring built-in content safety filtering, DeepSeek R1 provides a secure and reliable environment for AI deployment. Azure AI Foundry allows developers to rapidly experiment, iterate, and integrate AI into their workflows with built-in model evaluation tools for increased efficiency.