Microsoft Gives Free Office Tools to College Students

Microsoft announced it will give college students in the US a free year of Microsoft 365 Personal—software that normally costs $99.99 per year. The announcement was made at a White House meeting focused on teaching students about artificial intelligence (AI, which is technology that can think and help with tasks). The free software includes Microsoft's AI assistant called Copilot, which can help with writing, spreadsheets, and other productivity tasks. Students can get this deal until October 31st. Microsoft is making this move to help students learn how to use AI tools before they enter the job market, and it also helps the company show its commitment to the government's plans for AI education.