Microsoft Research podcast edition highlights coding agents and workplace AI use

Microsoft Research's Edition #97, hosted by Sowbhagya Suresh, rounds up recent news and research, including challenges facing coding agents and how people use AI at work.

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2026-10-29 19:19 · Microsoft Research Blog
Microsoft Research Focus – Edition #97

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