Harvard Medical School Licenses Health Content to Microsoft
Source: www.reuters.com Key Points: Harvard licensed its health content to Microsoft. The deal enhances Copilot with trusted medical info. It reduces Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI. Harvard University said on Wednesday that Harvard Medical School has entered a licensing agreement with Microsoft, granting the company access to its consumer health content covering diseases and wellness topics. The deal allows Microsoft to incorporate this information into its digital platforms and products. As part of the agreement, Microsoft will pay Harvard a licensing fee. Neither party disclosed financial terms or the duration of the deal. Enhancing Microsoft’s AI tools According to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the development, the partnership is expected to strengthen Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant by integrating medically reviewed content. The collaboration supports Microsoft’s broader strategy to make Copilot more informative and reduce reliance on external AI provid...