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AI coding tools spread when coworkers or managers use them; users submit an average of 24% more PRs
Microsoft researchers tracked tens of thousands of the company’s engineers for four months, analyzing their use of Claude Code and Copilot CLI. Adoption was prompted by colleagues and managers using the tools, while continued use was associated with developers’ usual coding volume. Those who used the tools in the first week had an average of 24% more merged PRs. -
Microsoft officially releases “MXC,” an isolation environment for AI agents in Windows 11
Microsoft has officially released MXC, an isolated environment for AI agents on Windows 11. Runtime policies define the scope of file and network access and separate agents from human work environments. 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 a multi-gigawatt scale starting in 2027
Microsoft has announced plans to deploy its custom-designed AI chip, Maia, at a multi-gigawatt scale starting in 2027. We examine how Maia 200’s current deployment and Maia 300’s performance targets reflect a shift in the AI race toward computing infrastructure.
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