Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Looks to AI Future

Microsoft prepared to celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades since it was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The company evolved from a startup in their 20s to one of the five Big Tech titans.

Today, Microsoft is valued at $2.9 trillion, driven by cloud computing, Office software and a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Despite its success, Microsoft lagged behind rivals like Apple, Google and Amazon in areas such as social networks, mobile and AI.

The company remained at the heart of computing, shaping internet-driven lifestyles for years. Founded with the goal of putting computers in every home and office, Microsoft now aims to lead in the fast-developing AI field. The 50th anniversary marked a pivotal moment as Microsoft sought to strengthen its future in tech.