Recent events in the US and Canada highlight the privacy-public safety dichotomy, as well as questions on the responsibility of AI firms in sharing signals of future harm.
AI and Copilots
Herain Oberoi highlighted two fundamental AI-Era cybersecurity questions: Can we trust the data, and is the AI system safe and secure? These concerns underpin Microsoft’s integrated governance and security strategy.
Microsoft unveils new Copilot Studio tools to help enterprises systematically evaluate, govern, and scale AI agents with confidence.
The company’s first Autonomous Workforce deliverable is a Level 1 Service Desk AI Specialist that diagnoses and resolves common, low-priority IT support requests.
Explore how Model Context Protocol (MCP) is transforming enterprise AI from isolated pilots into scalable, governed operations through this masterclass.
Mustafa Suleyman predicts AI will achieve human-level performance across most professional tasks within 18 months, signaling massive disruption — and opportunity — for white-collar workers.
In this AI Agent & Copilot Minute, Mason Siefert details the impact of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) on making AI assistants a trusted source.
CIOs need secure foundations, enterprise agreements, and clear data classification policies when it comes to AI tools. The solution: deliberate paths for specialization.
Christopher Lochhead outlines why those who cling to execution and efficiency risk obsolescence, while those who design new categories, solve new problems, and build capital flywheels will define the next era of business.
New products deliver visibility, governance, and data protection controls over agents built internally as well as those from Microsoft and third parties.
Microsoft researchers uncover AI memory poisoning attacks that embed hidden instructions in “Summarize with AI” buttons, potentially biasing enterprise AI recommendations.
Microsoft’s new AI agent protocols, MCP, ACP, and PTP, are shaping the future of retail by enabling secure automation, smarter coordination, and seamless transactions.
In today’s adoption ‘gray zone,’ Microsoft partners need to consider AI’s impact on work and roles, expanding their focus beyond technology.
Mason Siefert details the four sessions that make up the Agentic Strategy masterclass, taking place on March 19 during the AI Agent & Copilot Summit.
Stoneridge Software CEO Eric Newell details his session at the upcoming AI Agent & Copilot Summit, which will cover how to build a secure and productive AI strategy.
One example workflow is a daily status report for developers that maintain repositories; the coding agent will interact with developers to confirm their specific needs and intent, check validity.
Scaling AI agents in 2026 requires autonomy, orchestration, and strong governance — not just building more bots.
Discover how M365 and Work IQ help organizations operationalize Copilot, strengthen governance, and turn everyday work signals into measurable business impact.
Many companies are offering only surface-level reskilling, with few providing a long-term vision for human roles in AI-driven businesses.
Security Dashboard for AI is built to rein in AI sprawl with Defender, Entra, and Purview integration as well as inventory functions that span Microsoft and widely used third-party AI software.