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Microsoft is making strategic shifts to bolster its AI capabilities, while addressing the financial demands of AI infrastructure. In a move to offset the high costs of running AI data centers, the company is implementing layoffs. This decision, viewed as a "double whammy" for tech workers, comes as Microsoft doubles down on its AI investments, suggesting further workforce adjustments may be on the horizon as AI technologies mature and become more efficient. The company is concurrently rolling out tools and features designed to streamline data interaction and enhance AI application development.
Microsoft has previewed the MCP (Model Context Protocol) tool for SQL Server, aiming to simplify data access for AI agents. Implemented in both Node.js and .NET, this open-source tool allows AI agents like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to interact with databases using natural language, potentially revolutionizing how developers work with data. The MCP server, once set up locally, offers commands such as listing tables, describing tables, and creating or dropping tables. However, initial user experiences have been mixed, with some finding the tool limited and sometimes frustrating, citing slow operation speeds and the need for further refinement.
In addition to database enhancements, Microsoft is also focused on leveraging AI to improve accessibility and documentation. The MCP server for Microsoft Learn is now in public preview, offering real-time AI agent access to Microsoft's vast documentation library. Furthermore, a new C# script leveraging .NET 10 and local AI models enables the generation of AltText for images, making online content more accessible to visually impaired users. Microsoft is unifying security operations by transitioning Microsoft Sentinel into the Microsoft Defender portal. This consolidation offers a single, comprehensive view of incidents, streamlines response, and integrates AI-driven features like Security Copilot and exposure management to enhance security posture. The Azure portal for Microsoft Sentinel is slated for retirement by July 1, 2026, encouraging customers to transition to the unified Defender portal for an improved security operations experience.
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Microsoft has previewed the MCP (Model Context Protocol) tool for SQL Server, aiming to simplify data access for AI agents. Implemented in both Node.js and .NET, this open-source tool allows AI agents like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to interact with databases using natural language, potentially revolutionizing how developers work with data. The MCP server, once set up locally, offers commands such as listing tables, describing tables, and creating or dropping tables. However, initial user experiences have been mixed, with some finding the tool limited and sometimes frustrating, citing slow operation speeds and the need for further refinement.
In addition to database enhancements, Microsoft is also focused on leveraging AI to improve accessibility and documentation. The MCP server for Microsoft Learn is now in public preview, offering real-time AI agent access to Microsoft's vast documentation library. Furthermore, a new C# script leveraging .NET 10 and local AI models enables the generation of AltText for images, making online content more accessible to visually impaired users. Microsoft is unifying security operations by transitioning Microsoft Sentinel into the Microsoft Defender portal. This consolidation offers a single, comprehensive view of incidents, streamlines response, and integrates AI-driven features like Security Copilot and exposure management to enhance security posture. The Azure portal for Microsoft Sentinel is slated for retirement by July 1, 2026, encouraging customers to transition to the unified Defender portal for an improved security operations experience.
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- .NET Blog: Local AI + .NET = AltText Magic in One C# Script
- office365itpros.com: Microsoft Launches New Way to Consume Documentation
- DEVCLASS: Microsoft SQL Server MCP tool:  “leap in data interaction†or limited and frustrating?
- Talkback Resources: Planning your move to Microsoft Defender portal for all Microsoft Sentinel customers
Classification:
- HashTags: #MicrosoftAI #DataCenters #AITools
- Company: Microsoft
- Target: Microsoft Employees, SQL Server users
- Product: Copilot
- Feature: MCP Tool
- Type: AI
- Severity: Informative