Brian Houck from Microsoft shares how engineering teams can drive AI adoption through leadership, local champions, and clear, practical strategies.

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Brian Houck from Microsoft outlines strategies for effective AI adoption in software development teams, emphasizing leadership support, realistic communication, and the role of local champions. He discusses the barriers posed by AI hype, the importance of structured training, and the need for honest dialogue about AI capabilities. Houck also covers common pitfalls, measurement and data-driven adoption, and long-term impacts, offering practical advice for overcoming developer skepticism and achieving sustainable AI use.

The AI adoption playbook: Lessons from Microsoft's internal strategy

<p>Why to adopt flawed technology? This is a question MS should ask itself before starting adoption. Remember that YAGNI is basic rule of programmers. Its much much stronger than “adapt to AI” rule.</p>
