Microsoft Marks 50 Years with AI Innovations and Historic Source Code Release

The tech giant celebrates its legacy and future by unveiling new AI-driven tools and sharing the original Altair BASIC code that launched the company.

Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary with events at its Redmond headquarters, reflecting on its history and announcing new AI advancements, including updates to its Copilot platform.
Bill Gates has released the original source code for Altair BASIC, the company's first product, highlighting its role in ushering in the personal computing era.
Founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft began with the vision of making personal computers accessible to everyone, a goal largely realized today.
Under CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has transitioned from software to cloud computing and artificial intelligence, with AI now central to its long-term strategy.
Despite challenges in maintaining its AI leadership, Microsoft remains one of the world's most valuable companies, with a market valuation of approximately $3 trillion.