Alex and Morgan open with the Tech Article Report, starting with a brisk national weather summary — cold fronts sweeping through the Midwest, rain across the South, and clear skies in Sacramento. In the markets, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 both saw mild gains, while Bitcoin edged slightly downward after a strong start to the week. Morgan quips, “Looks like the markets are doing what Microsoft does best — a slow but steady climb.”

Microsoft’s AI Strategy and Nadella’s Record Payday

The first story takes a deep dive into Microsoft’s evolving AI empire and CEO Satya Nadella’s remarkable year. Alex notes Nadella’s record compensation package, which reflects the massive  ...