Week in Tech #6 – July 14, 2025
Agentic AI Breakthroughs, Revolutionary Code Generation, and Strategic Cloud Investments
This week's main focus: Microsoft's major enhancements in agentic AI, Apple's groundbreaking approach to code generation, the rise of AI-integrated browsers, and significant cloud investments from Amazon and Azure.
Executive Summary
This week delivered key advancements in the AI and cloud technology sectors. Microsoft previewed the integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) within Azure AI Foundry, streamlining agent development and enabling seamless AI-agent interoperability. Complementing this, Azure also announced Deep Research, enhancing agent capabilities to automate complex web-scale research.
Apple introduced DiffuCode-7B-cpGRPO, a diffusion-based, non-linear code generation model that mimics human-like iterative code refinements, suggesting a significant shift in AI-assisted development methodologies. Meanwhile, Perplexity AI entered the competitive browser market with Comet, an AI-powered browser aimed at transforming online research and shopping experiences.
Amazon strengthened its cloud offerings by launching the EC2 P6e-GB200 UltraServers, delivering unprecedented GPU performance ideal for heavy AI workloads. Simultaneously, Amazon is reportedly planning another strategic investment in Anthropic, reinforcing its commitment to AI capabilities.
This was a big surprise for me Google Cloud’s partnership with Formula-E highlighted the intersection of cloud computing and high-performance sports, underscoring the diverse applications of cloud technology. I have feeling that this is not a last Google word we will see.
Finally, Microsoft's introduction of Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning brought substantial performance improvements to math and logic-intensive applications, further demonstrating AI's evolving capabilities.
Future Predictions
1. Expansion of Agentic AI Ecosystems
The adoption of open protocols like MCP and advanced offerings like Deep Research will rapidly expand agentic AI ecosystems, profoundly impacting enterprise workflows and automation. We will see more and more integrations between currently separated toolsets and ecosystems.
2. Shift Towards Non-Linear Code Generation
Apple’s DiffuCode could redefine the future of AI-assisted development, moving towards more human-like, iterative approaches to programming.
3. AI-Powered Browsers Become Mainstream
Agentic Browsers embedded with advanced AI capabilities, such as Perplexity's Comet, may soon become standard, transforming user interaction and redefining digital productivity.
4. Cloud Investments Fuel AI Growth
Strategic investments by cloud providers like Amazon and Azure will accelerate AI adoption, positioning cloud infrastructure as the critical foundation for next-generation AI solutions.
Resources
Microsoft Enables Model Context Protocol (MCP) on Azure
Microsoft launches preview MCP support in Azure AI Foundry, simplifying AI agent integration and enhancing enterprise interoperability.
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Apple's DiffuCode Revolutionizes Code Generation
Apple introduces DiffuCode-7B-cpGRPO, using diffusion-based, non-linear code generation to refine code like human developers.
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Formula-E Accelerates with Google Cloud
Formula-E leverages Google Cloud for enhanced data management and analytics, streamlining operations and performance.
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Azure Accelerate Simplifies Cloud and AI Transformation
Azure introduces Azure Accelerate, a unified approach combining expert guidance and investments for streamlined cloud and AI transformations.
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Azure Deep Research Powers Web-Scale Automation
Azure AI Foundry launches Deep Research, enabling powerful web-scale agentic research capabilities through advanced AI planning and synthesis tools.
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Perplexity Launches AI-Powered Browser Comet
Perplexity AI introduces Comet, an AI-driven browser to streamline research and shopping experiences, setting new standards for browser-based AI integration.
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Amazon Launches High-Performance EC2 UltraServers
Amazon EC2 P6e-GB200 UltraServers, powered by NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GPUs, provide industry-leading GPU performance for AI-intensive workloads.
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Amazon Considers Major Investment in Anthropic
Amazon reportedly planning a significant investment in Anthropic, reinforcing its strategic AI initiatives.
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Architecting Responsible Agentic AI Deployment
Guidance on implementing agentic AI responsibly in enterprise contexts using a structured three-tier architecture approach.
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Microsoft Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning Enhances Math Capabilities
Microsoft introduces Phi-4-mini-flash-reasoning, offering superior performance and efficiency for logic-intensive applications.
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Stay curious, Maciej Gos