"We are getting very good at identifying a Russian campaign," Microsoft weighs in on disinformation and national security at recent events

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What you need to know

• Microsoft President Brad Smith and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently shared some thoughts about Microsoft's place within the U.S. security apparatus. 
• At an event in Paris, Smith detailed how Microsoft is using AI to help combat state-level disinformation campaigns. 
• In comments to CNBC, CEO Satya Nadella outlined how Microsoft is shielding itself from China, in an increasingly restrictive U.S. tech trade regime.