Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft has grown to become one of the largest and most influential technology companies in the world. The company is known for its software products like Windows, Office, and Azure, as well as hardware products like the Surface series and Xbox gaming consoles.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. They focus on innovation and technology to drive advancements across various sectors, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and productivity tools.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, has recently emphasized the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in his latest vision statement. He highlighted that AI is the "most transformative technology of our time" and that it will be integrated into all key aspects of technology, including productivity, collaboration, and security.