Mondays at Microsoft

In this episode Mondays at Microsoft, Heather Cook and Jonathan Jones explore one of the biggest cloud privacy stories of the year as the House advances historic reforms aimed at increasing transparency around government access to customer data. Tuwanda Perez Emmanuel joins discuss AI readiness, Copilot adoption, and how organizations can become Frontier Ready!

This week, Heather Cook and Jonathan Jones explore how Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team are inspiring the next generation through the Driven by STEM initiative, and how AI is helping protect one of the world's most endangered orca populations through real-time ocean monitoring. Special guest Michael Holste joins the show to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI agents and demonstrate how organizations can move from agent ideas to deployment and governance at scale.

Fuel your week with the latest Microsoft news, insights, and community updates! In this episode of Mondays at Microsoft , Jonathan Jones and Josh Leporati explore how organizations are moving beyond AI experimentation and driving meaningful business transformation. We discuss Microsoft's latest Frontier Transformation insight and how businesses are turning AI curiosity into lasting Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption. Guest Spotlight We're also joined by Kent Weare, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, who demonstrates how Dataverse is powering the next generation of AI experiences. From coding agents and agentic search to enterprise-ready agents and developer productivity, discover how Dataverse helps connect data, agents, and applications across your organization. Helpful resources Mondays at Microsoft: aka.ms/MondaysAtMicrosoft Community Days: communitydays.org Microsoft Global Community Initiative: aka.ms/MGCISignup If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a Mondays at Microsoft episode.

This week, we explore Microsoft's newest investments in AI and cloud infrastructure, including the launch of the India South Central datacenter region and the introduction of MAI-Thinking-1, Microsoft's latest advanced reasoning model. We also examine emerging cybersecurity threats, practical AI agent development, and the newest Microsoft 365 Copilot innovations designed to transform productivity.

Join hosts Heather Cook and Jonathan Jones for another episode of Mondays at Microsoft, your weekly source for the latest Microsoft news, product updates, community highlights, and expert insights. This week, we're covering everything from the future of AI agents and cybersecurity threats targeting travelers to Power Platform community opportunities and upcoming Microsoft events. 🎙️ Special guest: Sravani Seethi, co-founder of Women in Power (Platform) - one of the largest grassroots communities supporting women in the Microsoft Power Platform and AI ecosystem. Learn about the community's origins, mentorship programs, and opportunities to get involved!

Join Heather Cook and Jonathan Jones for the latest Microsoft news, product announcements, AI updates, and community highlights. This week's guest, Tuwanda Perez Emmanuel, discusses AI readiness in the public sector, Microsoft's AI Guided Path for Copilot and agents, and what it takes to become "Frontier Ready." Plus, hear about Microsoft's latest AI security innovations, Copilot milestones, AI agents, community events, and more.

In this episode of Mondays at Microsoft, Heather Cook and guest co-host Jonathan Jones explore some of the biggest stories shaping the future of AI, productivity, and innovation. From changes coming to Copilot, to lessons from NASA's journey to the Moon, to new AI-powered experiences in SharePoint, there's plenty to unpack.

In this episode, Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook connect the dots between Microsoft's AI strategy, the evolution of Dataverse, and the emerging IQ platform vision unveiled at Build 2026. Join Karuana and Cook for this episode of Mondays at Microsoft as they break down the biggest Microsoft announcements across AI, Modern Work, Power Platform, Business Applications, Azure, and Developer technologies.

What if your next teammate wasn't a person, but a team of AI agents working alongside you? Join Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook for this episode of "Mondays at Microsoft" as they explore how the latest wave of Microsoft AI innovations is transforming productivity, analytics, and the way work gets done. This week, they'll be joined by Zoe Hawtof, Senior Technical Advisor for Copilot Cowork, to discuss the future of agentic systems, AI teammates, and how organizations can build their own AI-powered workforce!

Join Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook as they break down Copilot Cowork - what it is, why it matters, and how to get the most value from it, including how to manage your Copilot credits and opportunities to learn more through our live AMA. We also have a special guest to discuss the latest in Microsoft Planner Agent.

Microsoft Build continues with breakthrough announcements across AI, quantum computing, and productivity. Karuana and Heather explore Scout, Microsoft's new always-on personal agent, and Majorana 2, a quantum computing milestone accelerated by agentic AI. They also look at cutting-edge cancer research, new high-potential agent templates, and how organizations can move from AI experimentation to real-world impact faster than ever.

Coming to you from Microsoft Build in San Francisco, Karuana and guest host Jonathan Jones unpack the biggest developer announcements of the year. Learn about AI Skills Fest, AI-powered SharePoint Skills, Copilot innovations, and the latest platform updates empowering builders everywhere. Plus, discover how Microsoft is helping individuals grow critical AI skills for the future of work with special guest Kimberly Cottrell.

Microsoft launches a completely redesigned Copilot Adoption Hub built to help users, champions, and leaders succeed with AI. Karuana and Heather explore Microsoft's AI skilling efforts in Thailand, welcome a new Microsoft board member, spotlight nonprofit innovation in Australia, and examine how multimodal AI agents are transforming cybersecurity and vulnerability detection.

Fresh from Orlando, Karuana and Heather recap the biggest announcements, inspiring customer stories, and transformational moments from the Microsoft 365 Community Conference. They explore one of the world's largest Copilot deployments at Accenture, examine AI adoption strategies, and highlight how organizations from New Zealand to manufacturing environments are unlocking productivity through responsible AI.

Live from Orlando, Karuana and Heather take listeners inside the Microsoft 365 Community Conference. Hear about the event's biggest moments, groundbreaking discussions on AI transformation, SharePoint's 25th anniversary, community leadership, MVP programs, and innovation shaping the future of Microsoft 365. Plus, exclusive updates from the conference floor and Community News Desk.

Microsoft introduces three powerful new MAI models for transcription, voice, and AI experiences. Karuana and Heather explore new investments in AI education, discuss how AI is becoming part of the cybersecurity landscape, and spotlight groundbreaking ALS research powered by Microsoft technology. Plus, insights on data, governance, and what organizations need to stay secure in an AI-powered future.

As MVP Summit week begins, Heather examines how AI is changing the nature of work and creating a new generation of frontier professionals. Learn about Microsoft's latest security innovations, agent governance strategies, GPT-powered Copilot advancements, and the ongoing SharePoint 25 celebration. Plus, practical guidance for using AI more effectively in everyday work.

Recorded live from San Diego during International Women's Day celebrations, Heather explores Microsoft's latest Copilot innovations, including Wave 3 capabilities, Agent 365 governance, WorkIQ, and the new Microsoft 365 E7 offering. She also highlights inspiring stories from women leading cybersecurity, healthcare, and technology transformation while reflecting on how mentorship and community continue to open doors for the next generation.

SharePoint's 25th birthday celebration continues as Karuana and Heather welcome Vesa Juvonen to discuss the SharePoint Hackathon and the future of collaborative experiences. They preview the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, spotlight AI-powered entrepreneurship in Kenya, and explore how Microsoft is helping builders, developers, and makers create the next generation of intelligent workplace solutions.

Heather Cook takes the helm for a special episode highlighting Black History Month, the Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program, and Microsoft's investments in education around the world. Learn how AI literacy initiatives are reaching millions of students, how speech recognition is expanding access for low-resource languages, and what's ahead for the SharePoint 25 celebration, hackathon, and AI-powered collaboration experiences.