Microsoft Teams Insider Microsoft's AI Shift and Fastest Ever Changes with Mary Jo Foley
Jul 8, 2025
Mary Jo Foley, a prominent tech journalist and Editor in Chief at Directions on Microsoft, discusses the remarkable rise of AI at Microsoft. She shares her journey from journalism to analyzing Microsoft's strategies. The conversation covers the challenges organizations face while navigating AI advancements and the complexities of Microsoft's licensing models. They also unpack the evolution of Microsoft Teams and the role of AI in enhancing workplace productivity, highlighting user engagement and data security as top priorities.
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Mary Jo's Microsoft Journalism Journey
- Mary Jo Foley shares her experience covering Microsoft full-time from Seattle, detailing how journalists interacted with the company.
- She humorously debunks the myth about disguising herself in the Microsoft cafeteria to get stories.
Pace of Microsoft's AI Changes
- Microsoft is releasing AI and Copilot features much faster than before, often shipping unbaked products.
- This rapid pace leads to frequent renaming, pricing, and licensing changes, making it hard for users to keep track.
Copilot Branding Revitalizes Microsoft Tools
- Microsoft brands many AI tools with the "Copilot" name, echoing past branding like ".NET," causing confusion.
- AI breathes new life into platforms like Dynamics and the Power Platform, enhancing their usefulness.