# Microsoft Azure on The No Agenda Show Microsoft Azure comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2019 to October 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** February 2019 – October 2025 - **Related topics:** [Azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azure.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [Openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [Satya Nadella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satya-nadella.md), [Amazon Web Services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Aws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aws.md), [Call Centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/call-centers.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Cloud Service Outages, Google, Microsoft Azure - **Episode:** [1812: Champagne Socialist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-30 - **Time:** 1:39:00–1:40:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1812-champagne-socialist/chapter/cloud-service-outages-google-microsoft-azure.md Major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, experienced significant outages just hours before reporting quarterly earnings. These incidents follow a 15-hour Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage, highlighting the risks of centralized digital infrastructure. Keywords: [google cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-cloud.md), [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md), [aws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aws.md), [outage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/outage.md), [centralization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/centralization.md) ### Satya Nadella CNBC Interview, Microsoft and Stargate AI Venture - **Episode:** [1732: Sig Hale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-23 - **Time:** 28:18–31:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1732-sig-hale/chapter/satya-nadella-cnbc-interview-microsoft-and-stargate-ai-venture.md Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the new Stargate AI infrastructure venture involving OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. Despite OpenAI expanding its partnerships to other platforms, Nadella maintains that the core partnership remains strong and that OpenAI APIs remain exclusive to Azure. The venture aims to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure over four years. Keywords: [satya nadella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satya-nadella.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [stargate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stargate.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azure.md) ### CrowdStrike Windows Update Theory, Pirate Software Podcast - **Episode:** [1693: Freedom Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-08 - **Time:** 1:04:59–1:08:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force/chapter/crowdstrike-windows-update-theory-pirate-software-podcast.md A theory from the Pirate Software Podcast suggests the massive CrowdStrike outage may have been exacerbated by a secondary Windows update that changed system configurations after the initial CrowdStrike patch. This raises questions about legal liability between Microsoft and CrowdStrike regarding the global IT disruption that grounded flights and impacted hospitals. Keywords: [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [windows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azure.md), pirate software ### Microsoft Azure Outage and CrowdStrike Kill Switch - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 2:22:12–2:26:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/microsoft-azure-outage-and-crowdstrike-kill-switch.md Boots-on-the-ground reports from IT professionals suggest that the massive Microsoft Azure outage in July 2024 may have been a targeted cyber attack rather than a simple software glitch. Some military contractors were instructed to shut down all internet-connected systems globally. Speculation exists that the CrowdStrike update was utilized as a "kill switch" to protect the network from a broader breach of government and military accounts. Keywords: [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [cyber attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-attack.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), [kill switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kill-switch.md) ### Microsoft Azure Issues Preceding CrowdStrike Outage - **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-25 - **Time:** 1:19:30–1:22:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/microsoft-azure-issues-preceding-crowdstrike-outage.md An IT service provider in Los Angeles reports that Microsoft Azure experienced significant issues several hours before the official CrowdStrike file was delivered. Speculation arises that Azure may have been under attack, prompting a rushed fix from CrowdStrike. Additionally, reports of the CrowdStrike Chief Security Officer selling 15,000 shares days before the event are noted as suspicious. Keywords: [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md), [crowdstrike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdstrike.md), [isp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isp.md), [sharepoint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sharepoint.md), [insider trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insider-trading.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ### OpenAI Whistleblowers, Microsoft AI Costs and Marketing Stunts - **Episode:** [1666: Wyrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-06 - **Time:** 1:03:02–1:07:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd/chapter/openai-whistleblowers-microsoft-ai-costs-and-marketing-stunts.md Current and former employees of OpenAI and Google signed an open letter warning about the lack of oversight in the AI industry. Meanwhile, internal reports from Microsoft suggest that AI development costs are "cannibalizing" other business units, leading to the dismantling of the quantum computing group. The hosts argue that public "concern" over AI is often a marketing stunt to exaggerate the technology's power. Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azure.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md) ### Tony Blair Institute, AI Policy and Identity Systems - **Episode:** [1620: Yoko Swifto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-28 - **Time:** 22:13–27:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1620-yoko-swifto/chapter/tony-blair-institute-ai-policy-and-identity-systems.md The Tony Blair Institute released ten policy priorities for global leaders in 2024, urging policymakers to maintain momentum on AI deployment despite potential dips in public interest. The institute's recommendations include acting fast to ensure access to compute capacity and integrating AI into public services. Critics argue these initiatives serve as a front for selling Microsoft Azure services and pushing for a common digital identity system. Keywords: tony blair institute, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md), [public services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-services.md), identity system ### Microsoft's "Shim" Strategy and AI Copyright Lawsuits - **Episode:** [1610: p-doom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-23 - **Time:** 1:13:55–1:20:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom/chapter/microsoft-s-shim-strategy-and-ai-copyright-lawsuits.md Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella clarified that Microsoft owns the intellectual property and compute rights necessary to continue OpenAI's mission even if the startup fails. The hosts describe OpenAI as a "shim" designed to protect Microsoft from the legal liability of massive copyright infringement lawsuits filed by authors. The discussion touches on the legal definition of "fair use" and how it applies to large language models. Keywords: [satya nadella](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satya-nadella.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azure.md), [copyright infringement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright-infringement.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [vanilla ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vanilla-ice.md) ### AI Integration in Business and "Clippy on Steroids" - **Episode:** [1610: p-doom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-23 - **Time:** 1:20:18–1:24:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom/chapter/ai-integration-in-business-and-clippy-on-steroids.md The practical application of AI in the corporate world is described as "Clippy on steroids," focusing on automated meeting transcripts and calendar integration. Microsoft's primary goal is to sell Azure cloud compute cycles to companies building their own fine-tuned language models. The hosts remain skeptical of the revolutionary claims, viewing it as a resource-intensive tool for call centers and data retrieval. Keywords: [microsoft teams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-teams.md), azure cloud, [llm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/llm.md), [call centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/call-centers.md), clippy, compute cycles ### Tech Industry AI War, Metaverse Failure, Engineering Salaries - **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-30 - **Time:** 9:20–11:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/tech-industry-ai-war-metaverse-failure-engineering-salaries.md The tech industry is shifting focus from the failed Metaverse to an "AI war" following the success of ChatGPT. Disney recently shuttered its entire metaverse division after significant losses by Meta. In Austin, Texas, the demand for AI engineers has driven starting salaries to between $300,000 and $500,000 as companies scramble to compete. Keywords: [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [google bard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-bard.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), ai engineers, [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md) ### Project JEDI Contract, Amazon and Microsoft Competition - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 24:05–26:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/project-jedi-contract-amazon-and-microsoft-competition.md The security breach involving Jeff Bezos's personal data is framed as a potential liability for Amazon's bid for the Department of Defense's Project JEDI contract. 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