In this week’s episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights, David, Cyrus and Richard discuss the latest developments in Microsoft Cloud.

They explore personal learning journeys, particularly in AIcertifications, and delve into cybersecurity topics, including passwordless authentication and the introduction of Microsoft Entra. The discussion also covers the significance of passkeys, the integration of security in development processes, and the potential of Natural Language Web in AI applications. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various technological advancements, particularly focusing on Cosmos DB's global secondary indexes, the role of AI in research and development, and the future of AI factories.

They also debate the implications of identity management for agents, the challenges of licensing and cost models in AI, and reflect on the evolution of computing history. The conversation concludes with insights into the current opportunities in research and security vulnerabilities.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup

03:00 Overview of the LinkedIn Live Session

06:02 Personal Learning Journey and AI Certifications

12:03 Passwordless Authentication and Microsoft Entra

14:58 The Future of Passkeys and Security

21:05 Natural Language Web and AI Integration

27:05 Understanding Global Secondary Indexes in Cosmos DB

29:29 Microsoft Discovery: AI in Research and Development

32:46 The Future of AI Factories and Generative Computing

37:00 The Role of Agents and Identity Management

42:32 Reflections on Computing History and Memory Management

LINKS

John Savil: NLWeb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nahm6tEPrA4

The Making of NLWeb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF6uywH-Yzo

Introducing NLWeb

https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/company-news/introducing-nlweb-bringing-conversational-interfaces-directly-to-the-web/

Satya Nadella on AI Agents, Rebuilding the Web, theFuture of Work, and more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a8EnBX8DSU

MCP in 20 Minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3vHJcHBS-w

Why MCP is a Big Deal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLpS7OfD5-s

Your API is not an MCP | DEMFP786

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeOANluSqAE

Boost Query Performance with Global Secondary Indexes inAzure Cosmos DB

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cosmosdb/boost-query-performance-with-global-secondary-indexes-in-azure-cosmos-db/

Transforming R&D with agentic AI: IntroducingMicrosoft Discovery

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/transforming-rd-with-agentic-ai-introducing-microsoft-discovery/?msockid=0e5d05b689c266ba0f75174c88106720

AI Factories & the Token Economy

https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/keynote/

Entra Agent ID https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-entra-blog/announcing-microsoft-entra-agent-id-secure-and-manage-your-ai-agents/3827392