Another Crazy Day in AI: Microsoft Bets on Agent Management
- Wowza Team
- May 21
- 4 min read
Updated: May 22
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Midweek check-in: How’s your week going? The coffee’s cold, the AI news is hot.
While you're winding down, Microsoft's Satya Nadella is winding up the next era of work. The vision? Less grind, more guiding agents. It’s giving CEO energy... for everyone.
Also happening: U-M students are getting trained up in AI, and U.S. workplaces are seeing a sharp jump in generative AI adoption.
Ready for a quick scroll before calling it a day?
Here's another crazy day in AI:
The future of work according to Microsoft
University of Michigan offers free AI and career courses with Google
New survey shows AI use at work surged 43% in early 2025
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Microsoft on Building the Agentic Web
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What happens when most of the world’s code is written by AI?
That’s not a hypothetical—it’s where we’re headed, and Microsoft is leaning into it. In an exclusive interview at Build 2025, Rowan Cheung, founder of The Rundown AI, sat down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to explore the future of work, the web, and our roles in an AI-powered world.
This featured conversation offers a first look at Microsoft’s vision for what Nadella calls the “agentic web”—a shift where AI agents aren’t just helpful tools but fundamental parts of daily workflows. From knowledge work to healthcare, Nadella makes the case that AI won’t replace us—but it will radically reshape how we work, what we build, and how fast we get there.
Here’s what’s taking shape in Microsoft’s AI strategy:
Microsoft envisions an “agentic web,” where intelligent agents handle complex, multi-step tasks across platforms.
The idea of a knowledge worker is evolving—future roles may focus on managing and coordinating AI agents.
AI is on track to generate the majority of code, but human oversight and decision-making remain essential.
Enterprises can now fine-tune Copilot tools with their own proprietary data, creating more useful and personalized AI outcomes.
Real-world applications, like tumor board meetings at Stanford Medicine, show AI’s potential to streamline healthcare processes.
Nadella emphasizes the need for cultural readiness, ongoing reskilling, and diffusion of tools across teams—not just in tech, but everywhere.
There’s a quiet but important shift happening here: AI is no longer framed as a singular tool or app, but as infrastructure. Microsoft’s approach isn’t just about product launches; it’s about rethinking how platforms, tools, data, and human decision-making come together. The emphasis on orchestration—of data, of agents, of intent—suggests that the future of productivity will be measured not only in speed or automation, but in how well systems work together with people.
For companies, the message is less about jumping on the latest hype and more about laying solid groundwork. It’s about experimenting with workflows, adapting team structures, and giving individuals room to engage with these tools meaningfully. As Nadella points out, successful adaptation won’t hinge on chasing trends—it will come from people within organizations who take initiative, spot opportunities, and build new ways of working from the inside out.
Watch the full interview here.
Listen on Apple Podcasts here.
Listen on Spotify here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
University of Michigan Offers Free AI and Career Courses with Google
/Lisa Gevelber, Founder, Grow with Google, on Google Blog – The Keyword
More than 66,000 University of Michigan students now have free access to Google’s AI and career training courses through a new partnership between the university and Google. The initiative includes credentials in high-demand areas like cybersecurity, UX design, data analytics, and access to new AI-focused courses like Google AI Essentials. Students can build job-ready skills, connect with an employer consortium of 150+ companies, and learn how to use generative AI tools responsibly. This collaboration expands on U-M’s ongoing work with Google and reinforces the growing importance of AI literacy across all disciplines.
Read more here.
New Survey Shows AI Use at Work Surged 43% in Early 2025
/Ethan Mollick, on X, referencing research by Jonathan S. Hartley, Filip Jolevski, Vitor Melo, and Brendan Moore, in The Labor Market Effects of Generative Artificial Intelligence
A nationally representative U.S. labor survey shows that generative AI use at work has jumped significantly—from 30% in December 2024 to over 43% by March/April 2025. Tools like Gemini and ChatGPT are seeing sharp increases in workplace adoption, particularly among younger, educated, and higher-income workers. The study analyzes how AI is changing productivity, efficiency, and job search behaviors across sectors. These findings point to a critical moment for businesses and policymakers as AI integration accelerates across the economy.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
Clemta Intelligence – Automates bookkeeping, tax prep, and reports for businesses.
Distro – AI podcast host that turns episodes into posts, quotes, and drafts.
Wordtune – Rewrites your thoughts clearly and compellingly.
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