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AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Microsoft's Dewain Robinson Defines AI's Shift from Hype to Business Value

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What to expect in 2026: The industry has moved from its previous point in the "hype cycle" into a more realistic phase, where limitations of AI and agents are clearer, and new methodologies are needed to extract real business value. Robinson adds that this year’s AI Agent & Copilot Summit serves as an important refresh to share what’s been learned, preview what’s coming, and features an exceptionally strong lineup of Microsoft AI leaders.

Session selection process: Robinson, who serves on the event's Programming Committee Board, describes what he was looking for when selecting…

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