https://www.mightybs.com/tags/ai/Recent content in AI on Brian SwigerHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 Brian SwigerTue, 30 Jun 2026 23:19:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-07-01-beyond-the-prompt-why-loop-engineering-is-the-future-of-ai-development/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:19:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-07-01-beyond-the-prompt-why-loop-engineering-is-the-future-of-ai-development/A deep dive into loop engineering, exploring how to shift from manual prompting to building multi-turn, self-verifying autonomous cycles with AI agents, including the structural components needed to avoid token-burning loops.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-15-beyond-chat-giving-your-ai-agent-real-azure-skills/Fri, 15 May 2026 12:10:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-15-beyond-chat-giving-your-ai-agent-real-azure-skills/Learn how to install and use the official Microsoft Azure Skills plugin to empower agents like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code with real-world Azure expertise, live resource management, and AI Foundry capabilities.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-09-the-next-wave-of-ai-certifications-three-new-microsoft-beta-exams/Sat, 09 May 2026 17:49:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-09-the-next-wave-of-ai-certifications-three-new-microsoft-beta-exams/Microsoft has expanded its credential portfolio with three new beta exams focusing on Azure AI solutions, Copilot sales integration, and AI-centric data security. This post explores the exam details and my personal history contributing to the Microsoft certification ecosystem.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-05-beyond-chat-analyzing-microsofts-openclaw-and-the-rise-of-agentic-assistants/Tue, 05 May 2026 13:35:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-05-05-beyond-chat-analyzing-microsofts-openclaw-and-the-rise-of-agentic-assistants/The OpenClaw project represents a significant pivot in AI development. By focusing on agency and execution rather than just text generation, Microsoft is defining the next era of personal computing where AI agents manage complex, cross-platform workflows.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-23-gpt-5-5-is-here-openais-smartest-model-redefines-agentic-ai/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:41:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-23-gpt-5-5-is-here-openais-smartest-model-redefines-agentic-ai/OpenAI just dropped GPT-5.5, and it’s a big deal. This model scores 82.7% on Terminal-Bench 2.0 for agentic coding, excels at knowledge work and scientific research, and matches GPT-5.4 latency while being significantly more token-efficient. Here’s what you need to know and why it matters for developers and enterprises.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-20-the-2026-tech-hiring-thaw-a-strategic-pivot-to-agentic-ai/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:18:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-20-the-2026-tech-hiring-thaw-a-strategic-pivot-to-agentic-ai/While general hiring remains cautious, the demand for “Agentic Orchestrators” and AI Engineers is driving a significant market thaw. Discover why keeping your skills sharp in the Microsoft ecosystem is more critical than ever.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-17-the-developer-evolution-from-typists-to-architects-of-agency/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:16:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-17-the-developer-evolution-from-typists-to-architects-of-agency/From Assembly to AI, every era of software engineering has faced a “panic” over new tools. This post explores the five stages of AI enablement…from simple chat to scaling agent hubs on Kubernetes…and argues that the real value of tools like GitHub Copilot and Squad isn’t in replacing thought, but in providing a “momentum engine.” Ultimately, we examine the ethical importance of developer delight: ensuring AI makes engineers feel brave and powerful rather than disposable.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-15-exciting-news-for-the-developer-community-microsoft-just-unveiled-mai-image-2-efficient/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:23:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-15-exciting-news-for-the-developer-community-microsoft-just-unveiled-mai-image-2-efficient/New MAI family of models means more options for image generation.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-12-the-squad-just-revived-my-blog/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-12-the-squad-just-revived-my-blog/My personal site was stuck in the Blogger era while I built the future of AI at Microsoft. Using Squad, I migrated to Hugo + Azure Static Web Apps in under an hour.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-11-2026-update-agents-architecture-and-high-school-graduations/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:22:00 -0400https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-04-11-2026-update-agents-architecture-and-high-school-graduations/Catching up on 27 years of marriage, two sons navigating college and graduation, and the era of Agentic AI.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-03-13-from-command-line-to-squad/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-03-13-from-command-line-to-squad/From Borland C++ to VS Code to agentic AI — a look at how development has evolved from solo coding to orchestrating AI teams.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-02-13-the-ai-panic-is-the-same-panic/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2026-02-13-the-ai-panic-is-the-same-panic/From calculators to AI, every technological shift triggers the same fear. History is clear about who comes out ahead.https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2025-12-13-a-decade-at-microsoft/Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.mightybs.com/posts/2025-12-13-a-decade-at-microsoft/Ten years at Microsoft. A reflection on growth, gratitude, and the people who make technology meaningful.