Cloud

Global Internet Disruption Highlights Cloud Concentration Risks After AWS Outage

A significant Amazon Web Services outage disrupted internet services worldwide for several hours, according to reports. The incident has sparked renewed concerns about the concentration of web infrastructure among a handful of major cloud providers and the systemic risks this creates for global connectivity.

Widespread Internet Disruption Tied to AWS Infrastructure Issue

A significant Amazon Web Services outage disrupted numerous online services and platforms globally, according to reports. The disruption, which lasted approximately three hours, affected users across multiple continents and highlighted the internet’s growing dependence on a concentrated cloud infrastructure market.

Microsoft’s Copilot Tracking Raises Data and Productivity Concerns

Microsoft is reportedly incorporating Copilot usage metrics into its Viva Insights platform, enabling cross-company comparisons. Analysts suggest this approach may reflect broader challenges in demonstrating AI productivity gains while raising data privacy questions.

Microsoft’s Approach to AI Adoption Metrics

According to recent reports, Microsoft is integrating AI usage tracking into its workplace analytics platform, Viva Insights, creating what sources indicate is an unprecedented system for monitoring Copilot adoption across organizations. The approach involves creating employee cohorts based on region, job function, and manager type to establish expected usage benchmarks, then comparing individual and organizational performance against these metrics.