Fred Humphries

Corporate VP of U.S. Government Affairs for Microsoft – dedicated to job creation, education and innovation. Learn more:

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Quincy is a powerful reminder that datacenters are built in communities and succeed through durable local partnership. It is also a meaningful example of @Microsoft's Community-First Infrastructure Commitments in action: supporting local jobs, investing responsibly, and being a constructive long-term neighbor.

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

Twenty years ago, @Microsoft broke ground on our first data center in Quincy, Washington. At a time when so many small towns have been shrinking, Quincy has grown, and the partnership behind that story is one worth telling. Watch how a farm town in Central Washington helped build the cloud, and built a thriving future of its own.

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

This executive order is an important step toward advancing innovation while protecting the security of the American public. We welcome this effort by the Administration. https://t.co/f58n9EILCL

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

As AI adoption accelerates across the United States, @Microsoft’s new US AI Diffusion Report offers a detailed look at how access and usage are taking shape across states, regions, and local communities.

In his latest blog, @BradSmi highlights meaningful progress made around the country while also revealing an emerging gap between metropolitan and rural areas that policymakers, industry, educators, and local leaders will need to address together.

Understanding these patterns is essential to helping more communities participate in, and benefit from, the AI economy.

🔗 Read the blog and use the interactive data experience to see how adoption looks in your area: https://t.co/70gDw2FuJQ

#MSFTPolicyInsights #AIDiffusion

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

The signing of Maryland SB 720, the Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act, is an important step toward helping ensure students and teachers are equipped to use AI responsibly and effectively.

Congratulations to @GovWesMoore, and thank you to Senator @katiefryhester for your leadership on this important topic.

@Microsoft appreciated the opportunity to support this milestone for Maryland schools. #MSFTPolicyInsights #AI

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re reminded that expanding access to technology is fundamental to creating opportunity for all. Advances in AI are creating new pathways to support accessibility, but progress depends on continued collaboration and putting people first. 

At @Microsoft we’re focused on advancing policies, partnerships, and solutions that help ensure technology is accessible by design and works for everyone.

#GAAD #Accessibility #AI.

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

One takeaway from @Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index: workers are moving quickly to adopt AI, but many organizations still need the policies, practices, and workforce strategies to keep pace. Building an AI-ready workforce will require sustained collaboration across government, industry, educators, and employers, with a focus on skills, trust, and responsible adoption. @Microsoft is committed to being a constructive partner in that work.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/ywdsR5MQQ9

#WorkforceDevelopment #MSFTPolicyInsights

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

As states look to prepare students for an AI-enabled economy, Georgia’s SB 179 is an important step forward in expanding access to computer science education. Grateful to the policymakers and education leaders working to connect classroom learning with future opportunity.

@Microsoft is committed to working with educators, communities, and public-sector partners to help students build the digital and #AI skills they’ll need for the future. 🤝 

#DigitalSkills #CSforAll #MSFTPolicyInsights

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Last week, @Microsoft hosted an important conversation on behalf of @Progressforai at the @MicrosoftIPC. The discussion highlighted how fair use has long supported American innovation — from search engines and digital libraries to today’s AI systems that are accelerating breakthroughs in scientific discovery and medical research.

Appreciated the thoughtful perspectives from Anna Chauvet, Jenni Katzman, and Andrew Pace, and thanks to everyone who joined us.

#MSFTPolicyInsights #FairUse #ResponsibleAI

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

@Microsoft supports the Workforce Data Enhancement Act because effective workforce policy depends on accurate, timely, and transparent data. By improving the quality and usability of workforce information, this legislation will help policymakers, educators, and employers better understand labor market needs and direct training investments where they can have the greatest impact. Strengthening workforce data is a critical step toward building a more responsive and competitive U.S. economy.

Thank you to Senators @SenatorHick and @RogerMarshallMD for your bipartisan leadership on this issue.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/NECh57PWbD

#AIPolicy #DataDriven #MSFTPolicyInsights

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Last week, Senators @MarkWarner and @SenTedBuddNC introduced the Workforce Transparency Act, an important step toward better understanding how AI is reshaping the labor market.

@Microsoft has long supported expanding access to high-quality workforce data. This framework will help provide the insights needed to understand AI’s impact on jobs and productivity. Thank you to the Senators for their leadership.

#AIPolicy #DataDriven #MSFTPolicyInsights

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Classrooms are where skills are built and technology is learned responsibly. @Microsoft is pleased to support the LIFT AI Act to help make AI literacy part of every student’s education and ensure that AI literacy is part of all students’ education, and that educators are prepared to support students in gaining AI skills essential to the economy of the future.

Thank you @SenAdamSchiff and @SenatorRounds for your bipartisan leadership.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/6LfScuaCD2

#AILiteracy #DigitalSkills #FutureOfWork #MSFTPolicyInsights #MSFTElevate

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Honored to be included among such a strong group of leaders working across industries to address complex challenges and expand opportunity alongside my colleagues @GBadanes and Patricia Ephraim Eke. Thank you to @washingtonian for the recognition.

🔗 See the full list: https://t.co/1cCq9A8Rx0

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Honored to attend the 13th Annual Washington Women in Journalism Awards last week hosted by @StoryPartners and @washingtonian.

Congratulations to @JudyWoodruff, @ShannonBream, @missy_ryan, and @priscialva. Your work reflects the essential role of journalism in informing the public and strengthening our democracy.

Find out more here: https://t.co/Jhnz8iA57x

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

April is Families Month at @Microsoft, and what better way to celebrate it than Bring Your Child to Work Day. Days like this give our loved ones a window into the workplace and create space to connect with what we do and the people behind it.

I was thrilled to welcome and meet these future leaders in our @MicrosoftIPC. Proud to be part of a company that opens the door for the next generation to see our work and its impact.
#BringYourChildToWorkDay #LeaderInTraining

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

At @Microsoft, advancing trusted, secure AI is critical to adoption. As @BradSmi said today, over the last 10 days the @WhiteHouse has done extraordinary work bringing together government, the tech sector, and financial services on security and AI — led by @SecScottBessent and @ONCD Director Sean Cairncross. We’re working together, and Microsoft is grateful for the White House’s leadership on this topic.

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

Great conversation this morning with @MariaBartiromo on @MorningsMaria. Thanks for having me as part of your series about what #AI means for our economy and our country. @FoxBusiness https://t.co/4bqE8fln9R

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

Partnerships that connect innovation and the promise of AI to real-world skills are essential to helping its benefits reach every corner of the economy.

@Microsoft’s expanded partnership with @NABTU will help scale AI education nationwide through in-person training and free online courses via LinkedIn Learning, preparing the skilled trades workforce for an AI-powered economy.

Learn more: https://t.co/bBgBsqty0t

#Digitalskills #MicrosoftElevate

[Microsoft On the Issues @MSFTIssues]

Today, @Microsoft and @NABTU announced a partnership to bring AI skills to the millions of skilled labor professionals who are building America’s AI infrastructure. The expanded partnership brings no‑cost AI training to the building trades across North America, helping instructors, apprentices, and journey‑level workers build skills for an AI‑powered economy. Learn more: https://t.co/mgp7bDvQAn

[Fred Humphries @Fredhum]

🎓 The Presidential AI Challenge is a national challenge where K-12 youth, educators, mentors and community teams come together to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions.

Congratulations to the educators and educator teams named as Presidential AI Challenge Regional Champions this week. @Microsoft is proud to fund the awards for these educator teams as we expand access to AI education and skills. Looking forward to the Presidential AI Challenge National Finals in Washington, DC in June. #PresidentialAIChallenge

🔗 Read more about Microsoft's commitments to AI and education here: https://t.co/7LylIaxT5m