Powering global health with AI - Microsoft

Our latest episode features William Brinson Weeks, MD, PhD, MBA, Director of AI for Health at Microsoft and Medical Director of Bing. This marks our first-ever conversation with someone working at the forefront of health innovation in Big Tech.

Bill shares how Microsoft’s AI for Health initiative supports nonprofits, researchers, and public health organizations tackling some of the world’s most urgent health challenges. From advancing global health equity to supporting pandemic response, we discuss how AI and cloud tools can drive meaningful impact when deployed responsibly.

We also dive into the role of search and large language models in healthcare, and what it takes to build trustworthy, effective tools at scale. Bill offers an inside look at how Microsoft thinks about partnerships, project selection, and impact in this critical space.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of technology, AI, and healthcare innovation.