Weekly AI & Tech News Roundup: July 1–8, 2025

Here’s your roundup of the most significant news and updates in AI, technology, and developer tools from July 1 to July 8, 2025.

AI in Security and Healthcare

New e-book: Building an AI-powered Security Operations Center: A comprehensive guide was released to help organizations design and implement AI-powered security operations centers (SOCs). The e-book covers best practices, step-by-step instructions, and real-world use cases for integrating AI into threat detection, incident response, and automation, helping security teams build resilient, future-proof SOCs.
How startups are using AI to support healthcare providers and patients: Startups are rapidly adopting AI to streamline diagnostics, automate administrative tasks, and deliver personalized care. By leveraging machine learning, these companies help clinicians analyze patient data more accurately and efficiently, improving outcomes for both providers and patients.

Special Olympics leverages Copilot to empower its organization and athletes: Special Olympics is using Copilot to streamline administrative work, improve communication, and create a more inclusive digital environment. Copilot-generated resources are helping athletes and coaches with training and event management, demonstrating the transformative impact of AI-powered tools for nonprofit organizations and marginalized communities.
DepEd and Microsoft expand AI-powered literacy initiatives across the Philippines: The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines and Microsoft are scaling AI-driven literacy programs nationwide. The initiative aims to boost reading and digital skills among students, especially in remote and underserved communities, by providing personalized learning tools and resources for teachers.

Agents page for GitHub Copilot coding agent launches in public preview: The new Agents page allows developers to delegate repetitive or time-consuming tasks—like fixing bugs, addressing tech debt, and building features—to Copilot’s AI-powered agent. This helps teams increase efficiency and focus on higher-level problem solving.
Copilot updates in Power BI: More ways to see, learn from, and ask about your report data: Power BI users can now leverage Copilot’s enhanced natural language capabilities to ask complex questions, generate summaries, and gain deeper insights from their data, making business intelligence more accessible and actionable.
From idea to PR: A guide to GitHub Copilot’s agentic workflows: This practical guide demonstrates how developers can use Copilot’s agentic coding, chat modes, and remote MCP server to efficiently transform issues into thoroughly tested pull requests, streamlining the software development lifecycle.

Microsoft teams up with the Premier League to bring fans closer to the game: Microsoft announced a partnership with the Premier League to enhance fan engagement for over a billion football fans worldwide. The collaboration aims to deliver new digital experiences and deepen connections between supporters and the sport.
Rising star: Meet Dylan, our youngest security researcher: Dylan, the youngest security researcher at Source, was spotlighted for his innovative contributions to cybersecurity. His story highlights the value of fresh perspectives and mentorship in the security research community.
Podcast: Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha on leading with courage in the AI era: In a recent podcast, Rajesh Jha discussed leadership strategies for the AI era, emphasizing the importance of courage, adaptability, and responsible innovation in navigating technological change.
Jasper Sleet: North Korean remote IT workers’ evolving tactics to infiltrate organizations: This article details the sophisticated methods used by North Korean IT workers to infiltrate organizations, including falsified work histories and social engineering. It provides practical advice for improving security, vetting remote candidates, and recognizing red flags.

Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage of the latest in AI and technology!