Azure Developer CLI Adds AI Agent Extension for Foundry Deployments

Zendesk has announced new integrations that incorporate its AI-driven support services directly into Microsoft 365. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, security, and control for IT, HR, and Finance teams, marking a significant step in Zendesk's ongoing partnership with Microsoft.

Microsoft has issued a warning regarding its Copilot Actions feature in Windows, which is currently in beta and disabled by default. The company cautioned that this experimental AI agent could potentially infect devices and steal sensitive user data, raising alarms among security researchers about the implications for user safety and privacy.

LTIMindtree has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to enhance the adoption of Microsoft Azure and drive AI-powered transformation. This collaboration aims to foster enterprise growth through advanced security and trusted governance offerings, positioning both companies to leverage AI technologies effectively.

Healthcare software is rapidly evolving, with a significant shift towards integrating machine learning (ML) into systems. This integration allows healthcare teams to derive insights from vast amounts of data generated by hospitals, labs, and connected devices, enhancing patient care and decision-making. Developers using .NET can leverage existing applications to incorporate ML, making systems smarter without starting from scratch.

At Ignite 2025, Microsoft announced enhancements to Azure Cosmos DB, introducing new AI capabilities including vector and full-text search features, Semantic Reranking, and an MCP Toolkit for agentic applications. These updates aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data management and retrieval.

Microsoft has issued a warning regarding its AI feature, Copilot Actions, which is currently disabled by default in Windows. Critics have raised concerns about the potential risks of this feature, including the possibility of infecting machines and stealing sensitive data. The company has yet to clarify how long this default setting will remain in place.

SQL Server 2025 has been officially announced at Microsoft Ignite 2025 and is now generally available. After a public preview since May 2025, the release includes highly anticipated features, particularly AI integration, enhancing its capabilities as one of Microsoft's most popular software products.

Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic have announced new partnerships aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, described the collaboration as putting Anthropic 'on a rocket ship.' This partnership is expected to significantly boost the development and deployment of advanced AI technologies.