Microsoft
Microsoft is a multinational technology company that sells operating systems, cloud computing (Azure), productivity software, and AI products such as Copilot and Azure AI services.
AI tierAI-poweredAI is real and material, but the business is not AI.
AI layerBuilds AISells AI itself: models, chips, tools, infrastructure.
In AustinOffice hereSince 2000
Why: Microsoft's core business (OS, cloud, productivity software) predates AI, but it directly builds and sells AI products (Azure AI, Copilot) via a dedicated Microsoft AI division and careers site.
Austin office
- Austin officeQuarry Oaks II / Stonelake Office Park, Building B10900 Stonelake Blvd, Suite B-225, Austin, TX 78759Opened 2000