Microsoft's AI Evolution: From Office Tools to AI Copilots

19/01/2026 25 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Data Revolution podcast, KateCarruthers outlines how Microsoft evolved from a traditional software company into a major player in AI and AI infrastructure. She looks at the role of strategic partnerships, including its work with OpenAI, and how a greater focuson open source has shifted its position in the tech ecosystem. The discussion also covers how AI copilots are being used across the various Microsoft platforms, and what this means for governance and competition in the AI market goingforward.