Human agency is the force-multiplier for AI | Scott Hanselman, Microsoft

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Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community at Microsoft, joins the pod to offer his unique perspective on the evolution of technology, share what he heard from developers at Microsoft Build 2025, and discuss the critical role of human agency in a world of AI agents. Scott and Susan explore some of the challenges and opportunities presented by AI-powered automation, emphasizing the importance of AI guided by human decision-making, creativity, and ethical judgement. They contemplate what happens when something breaks and reflect on why context and understanding the deep stack are key to being able to fix it. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full experience as Scott brings in artifacts for some “show and tell” moments. Air Date: June 24, 2025 Chapters: 00:00 – 03:49 Introduction 03:50 – 07:36 Scott's background and early tech days 07:37 – 11:45 Microsoft Build 2025 and how developers are feeling 11:46 – 15:37 AI and human agency 15:38 – 19:03 Curiosity and innovation 19:04 – 23:36 Empathy and practical solutions 23:37 – 29:43 Vibe coding and craftsmanship 29:44 – 35:07 Advice for leaders 35:08 – 37:03 Conclusion and key takeaways Resources: Learn more about Microsoft Azure: https://msft.it/6052Sv99g Executive insights on cloud and AI innovation: https://msft.it/6053Sv999 A Leader’s Guide to Building High-Impact Generative AI Apps: https://msft.it/6054Sv99i Implementing an AI Center of Excellence: https://msft.it/6055Sv99c Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts: https://msft.it/6056Sv99Y Show notes: Guest: Scott Hanselman, Vice President at Microsoft, Developer Community LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6057Sv99l Website: https://msft.it/6058Sv99m Host: Susan Etlinger on LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6059Sv99W The Leading the Shift podcast is a place for experts to share their insights and opinions. As students of the future of technology, Microsoft values inputs from a diverse set of voices. That said, the opinions and findings of our guests are their own and they may not necessarily reflect Microsoft's own research or positions. Find this episode on: Spotify: https://msft.it/6050Sv99o Apple Podcasts: https://msft.it/6051Sv99U Amazon Music: https://msft.it/6052Sv99q Leading the Shift Podcast: https://msft.it/6053Sv99S About the Leading the Shift podcast: The AI platform shift brings immense opportunity, but the road to success isn’t always clear. On Leading the Shift, we talk with leaders in organizations of all kinds about how they’re using data, AI, and cloud technologies to deliver meaningful, trustworthy innovation to their teams, customers, and communities. Guests share how the platform shift is affecting everything from data strategy and customer relationships to organizational structure and culture, to their own lives and career journeys. Join us for conversations about navigating the era of AI, tackling new challenges, and advice for getting started. Follow us on social: LinkedIn: https://msft.it/6054Sv99s Instagram: https://msft.it/6055Sv99t X: https://msft.it/6056Sv99Q #Microsoft #MicrosoftAzure #AzurePodcast