Azure & DevOps Podcast Greg Leonardo: Azure and AI - Episode 369
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Sep 29, 2025 Greg Leonardo, a Principal Cloud Architect and Microsoft Azure MVP, dives into the responsible use of AI and its evolving role in cloud technology. He explains treating AI as 'virtual employees' and discusses the importance of understanding AI's limitations. Greg shares insights from testing Microsoft 365 Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise, emphasizing the value of well-structured prompts. They also explore how AI enhances efficiency in cloud workflows, while acknowledging its challenges in generating complex architectural diagrams and the necessity of clear guidance for optimal results.
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AI As Task Augmentation
- AI is best used as an augmentation for repeatable, testable tasks rather than a silver bullet.
- Anchor AI to measurable outputs like Terraform or scaffolding to get reliable value.
AI As Virtual Team Members
- Treat AI as a force multiplier that reduces headcount growth, not as a direct replacement for people.
- Expect to manage AI like teams of specialized
A/B Copilot Outputs
- Compare multiple copilots (M365 Copilot vs ChatGPT Enterprise) by running identical tasks and testing results in your IDE.
- Iterate with error messages and refine prompts until the produced code runs.