Jared Spataro

Leading up to Microsoft Build, Satya Nadella and Kevin Scott spoke with Semafor to discuss AI’s growing impact on the software development industry. Their focus was the paradoxical effect of its integration. In other words, how automation is actually increasing the need “for leadership with qualities that are fundamentally human.”   Three trends are shaping the developer workforce of the future:   · In addition to broadening what developers can build, AI is changing how they do it by accelerating coding, enhancing testing and debugging, optimizing deployment, and much more. · Agentic AI promises greater computing power to help people while also minimizing its presence in their daily lives. More than clean lines of code, this massive shift demands authentic human input.  · In the AI era, especially as more Frontier Firms emerge, engineers will be defined as much by their curiosity and creativity as their technical expertise. Spending time with developers at Microsoft Build this week has only reinforced how fast this transformation is happening—and how much creativity and care developers are bringing to it. I’ve come away inspired by the questions and ideas I’ve heard, and I can’t wait to see how this momentum shapes what’s next.   Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gwqhTVsG

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The Microsoft Responsible AI (RAI) Partner initiative is a foundational framework for how software development companies can build trust, drive innovation, and collaborate more effectively with customers and the broader ecosystem. By fostering a culture of transparency, shared learning, and ethical AI practices, this initiative helps partners: - Align with Microsoft’s Responsible AI Standard and principles, ensuring AI systems are safe, inclusive, and accountable. - Access technical and market insights to accelerate responsible AI deployment. - Collaborate across the ecosystem to share best practices and mitigate risks in real-world AI applications. We are delighted to welcome new partners onboard who are helping to shape and scale this ecosystem. Their expertise and commitment are key to enriching our collective approach to responsible AI. Glad to see some of our software development companies as new partners: BlueYonder Hitachi Digital Services  ServiceNow  Veeam Software https://lnkd.in/gwV78rm2

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If one thing was clear from the Microsoft AI Tour in New York, it’s that AI isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a must for any business.  Leaders from BNY, AvePoint, Nasdaq, and FM shared how they’re using AI to modernize finance, drive sustainability, and enhance operations. Their stories highlight a bigger trend: AI is already driving real business impact across industries, and the businesses embracing it today are the ones staying ahead.  Dive into these impactful stories in my latest blog— https://lnkd.in/evHcGyVT 

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Microsoft Build 2025 –an incredible four days, 300+ sessions and 60 new product and services announcements with AI at the center! This year, we laid out a bold vision for the next generation of AI moving from reactive assistants to proactive, collaborative agents that drive outcomes across systems, tools, and data. There were so many inspiring moments and announcements, with a few highlights:   The Open Agentic Web: Satya Nadella introduced the concept of an open agentic web. AI agents like calendar managers, content creators, and supply chain optimizers working together to manage complexity and deliver business value at scale. GitHub Copilot Evolves: Copilot has matured into an autonomous agent, now capable of debugging, implementing features, and answering code-related queries—cutting down time-to-value for developers. Sam Altman on Codex Agents: Joined by Sam Altman, Satya spotlighted the launch of Codex agents what Sam called “one of the biggest changes to programming.” His message was clear: “We haven’t seen many technological shifts like this in history but leaning in early and hard has always been rewarded.” Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure AI Advances With fine-tuned Copilot capabilities and over 1,900 models now in Azure AI (including Grok 3), partners and customers have more tools than ever to build, scale, and differentiate.   The biggest key takeaway - AI agents are here and are unleashing opportunities for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as partners.  For SMEs, it’s about driving productivity and scaling growth with fewer resources. For partners, it’s about delivering tailored, AI-powered solutions faster and creating new value for customers in the process.   Agentic AI is more than a concept, it is the engine of the next generation of business. Now is the time to build the skills and experiences needed to thrive in a world of human–AI collaboration. Read more about Microsoft Build and our latest announcements here: https://lnkd.in/ejqdsde7

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Today IBM deepened their partnership with Anthropic to advance enterprise AI adoption. IBM Stock jumps 3% pre market on the news. Here, during #TechXchange keynote that announcement was highlighted. #IBMTechXchange #TechXchange25 #TechXchange2025 #Ecosystem

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Over the next 12–24 months, AI agents will evolve into proactive teammates by anticipating needs, flagging risks, and solving problems before being prompted. To support this shift, Microsoft is introducing Entra Agent ID, applying human-grade security to agents through unique identities and least-privilege access across hybrid and multicloud environments. Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting people anymore—it’s about securing the decisions we entrust to AI. Identity-based attacks are on the rise, and unmanaged agents can become risky access points. That’s why Microsoft is embedding Zero Trust principles into every stage of the agent lifecycle Our approach is already taking shape with solutions like: 1) Conditional Access Optimizer Agent (public preview) — pinpoints policy gaps and suggests fixes 2) Security Copilot Agents — streamlining threat detection and response At Microsoft we know, we need to evolve standards that make secure delegation possible, so we’re excited to be collaborating with the OAuth community, MCP, A2A protocol groups, and partners like Anthropic to shape new security standards for AI-driven interactions. If you’re curious about what’s next, join Microsoft’s session at Identiverse June 4th with Rahul Prakash that will go deeper into how AI agents are transforming identity workflows and security posture. How is your organization preparing for an AI-powered future? #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #MicrosoftEntra #EntraAgentID #Identiverse

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As enterprises race toward AI-driven transformation, one thing has become crystal clear: choice is power. In my latest Forbes Tech Council article, I explore how composable, sovereign AI architectures empower CIOs to build a flexible, future-proof framework, free from lock-in and ready to scale. From composable data layers to orchestrators and model choice, this is how we ensure AI remains an enabler, not a constraint. Most importantly, this is how the world’s largest enterprises turn AI into real, measurable business value. #EnterpriseAI #AIArchitecture #ComposableAI #CIO #DigitalTransformation

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Agentic AI will create a ~$1 trillion global market for agentic AI services globally. This is an incredible opportunity for our partner ecosystem to lead and define the category. 90%+ of enterprises are planning to deploy agentic AI in the next three years. To seize this opportunity, software and services firms must evolve. Our latest analysis includes a strategic framework to shift from implementation to co-designing transformative workflows and innovating commercially. Read my thoughts on where the biggest opportunities are across different industries to develop custom agents on our leading AI platform, commercialize through the Google Cloud Agent Marketplace and make available to users on Agentspace: https://lnkd.in/gjF_PZxc

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