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AI coding tools spread when colleagues or managers use them; users submit 24% more PRs on average
Microsoft researchers tracked tens of thousands of in-house engineers for four months and analyzed their use of Claude Code and Copilot CLI. Adoption was linked to colleagues’ and managers’ use of the tools, while sustained use was associated with developers’ day-to-day coding volume. Those who used the tools during their first week had an average of 24% more merged pull requests. -
Microsoft Officially Releases “MXC,” a Secure Isolation Environment for AI Agents on Windows 11
Microsoft has officially released MXC, an isolated environment for AI agents on Windows 11. Runtime policies define their access to files and networks, while separating them from the human work environment. We examine how to choose among its four isolation methods and what they mean for day-to-day operations. -
Microsoft to Deploy Its Own AI Chip, Azure Maia, at Multi-Gigawatt Scale Starting in 2027
Microsoft has outlined plans to deploy its self-designed AI chip, Maia, at multi-gigawatt scale starting in 2027. We examine the shift of AI competition toward computing infrastructure, drawing on Maia 200's deployment and Maia 300's performance targets.
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