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• [New] AI-Powered Experience: As more Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI modules are integrated, future migrations could become smarter, recommending which settings, apps, and browser data to bring forward or leave behind, all personalized to user preferences and device capabilities. Windows Forum
• [New] While Microsoft's security updates like KB5062553 address an impressive array of bug fixes and vulnerabilities, they are only one component of a robust cybersecurity strategy. Windows Forum
• [New] Microsoft Outlook is again at the center of a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access their email accounts or even log ina disruption that underscores both the indispensability of digital communications and the vulnerabilities inherent in cloud-based platforms. Windows Forum
• [New] AI Integration: As Microsoft deepens the OS's AI footprint, privacy, data sovereignty, and explainability issues will only intensify. Windows Forum
• [New] Microsoft Elevate will spend $4 billion in cash and technology donations to philanthropic, educational, and labour organizations over the next four years, as it seeks to accelerate the proliferation of AI technology. KUOW Public Radio
• [New] The departure of Microsoft from Pakistan will undoubtedly have significant repercussions for the local tech ecosystem. County Local News
• [New] The departure of a major player like Microsoft highlights the urgent need for structural reforms that can mitigate risks and enhance the overall investment landscape in Pakistan. County Local News
• [New] Coupling its strong positions in cloud and software, Microsoft will do well in the new world, with the threat of Microsoft fatigue the only real factor that could impede its Seventh Wave prospects. ytd2525
• [New] In a troubling wave of cyberattacks, unidentified threat actors have been actively compromising over 70 Microsoft Exchange servers across 26 countries, injecting keylogger scripts into login portals to harvest credentials. CyberSRC
• [New] The company Helion Energy announced an agreement with Microsoft to develop the first fusion power plant by 2028 which will continuously supply clean energy, showcasing an existing plan for the future of nuclear energy as a viable power source. Idtechex
• [New] AI Diagnostic System: Microsoft announces a new AI system that outperforms doctors in complex medical diagnoses, showcasing the potential of AI in healthcare and other industries. MSFT News Today
• [New] Leadership was expected to shift from AI infrastructure stocks-companies like Nvidia, whose chips fill the data centers that cloud computing giants like Amazon and Microsoft use to train and run AI models - to software and services providers developing and monetizing AI applications. Investopedia
• [New] Companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers are expected to dramatically increase their investment in AI data centers - particularly for non-CPU compute, like GPUs and AI accelerators, where Nvidia dominates. Times Now
• The choice of a platform in one area, such as adopting the Microsoft Power Platform for LCNC, will have significant strategic implications for platform choices in other areas, as a unified ecosystem like Microsoft's offers inherent advantages in integration and user experience. Uplatz Blog
• We can expect more in the coming time, not only from Microsoft but other tech firms shifting towards AI and cutting more jobs. TechGig
• While password management is ending, Microsoft Authenticator will continue to serve its original purpose: providing multi-factor authentication codes and supporting passkeys for passwordless sign-ins. GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security
• AI chip deals with Amazon and Microsoft could drive $4 B in 2025 revenue as Marvell eyes $94 B data center TAM by 2028. Benzinga
• We might see new features in Microsoft's Power Platform and Copilot Studio that allow even simpler creation of agents (maybe converting natural language descriptions directly into agent workflows). Digital Bricks
• Utilize digital tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams to set reminders and create channels dedicated to project discussions. Catalina Marcuta
• Passkeys will continue to be supported by Microsoft Authenticator, and for Microsoft accounts using passkeys, the Authenticator app must remain enabled as the passkey provider. Inferse.com
• In May, Google announced it will partner with Elementl Power on three advanced nuclear energy projects slated to produce 600 MW of power each; both Amazon and Microsoft have also proposed partnership projects to build new or restart existing nuclear facilities. Guidehouse
• The delay encountered by Microsoft means that Azure customers will remain dependent on nvidia hardware for a longer period, which coudl potentially lead to increased costs and restrict Microsoft's capacity to differentiate its cloud service offerings. archyde

Last updated: 13 July 2025