Apple has been taking a lot of heat about not adopting AI fast enough in its products, but it has a good reason. They aren't buying into the hype.
https://observer.com/2025/06/apple-research-finds-reasoning-a-i-models-arent-actually-reasoning/

File this under useful websites. In this day, of order products from anywhere around the world, this site will provide tracking for 665 different logistics companies. You're welcome.
https://tracking-hub.com/

Even if it's now a canoe, this day reminds us to get outdoors. Forest bathe, take in some fresh air, listen to the birds, enjoy the quiet. #CanoeDay #Outdoor

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M365 Admin News. Happy Monday! This week the USA entered the war between Iran and Isreal. Do we have tech worries? Yes we do. Iran has a very capable cyber war unit that has hit the UK, USA and Isreal in the recent past. Seems reasonable to assume that we'll see an uptick in that activity now. Though we don't get deep into security in this newsletter; I've included an article on this topic.

There are a few topics this week that are dear to me. I've long asked admins to set restraints on how applications get access to data and now Microsoft is making those settings a new default! The other one, is Entra Join. Just do it. Life for your users becomes so much simpler, the devices get cleaner and safer too.

I've also included a couple of articles for you to share with helpdesk staff and customers. Laptop power settings and using document templates on your iPhone. They'll be sure to thank you.

https://link.publicate.it/pub/d42100a338c061

Tech to worry about

Iran has a sophisticated cyber warfare unit that has successfully hit USA, UK and Isreal water systems in the recent past.

https://www.thirdtier.net/2025/06/23/tech-to-worry-about/

Picking stocks has been under heavy automation for a long time so this is no surprise. AI is coming for white collar jobs at a fast clip. I am myself using an AI automation for crypto buying and selling and it works.
https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20250607184/a-professor-testing-chatgpts-deepseeks-and-groks-stock-picking-skills-suggests-stockbrokers-should-worry

How fake do we need our news to become? Cost savings is a real concern in the world of media but so is authenticity.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/google-ai-videos-1.7545853

Consolidate of laws is a feature of the federal government becuase no business like 50 different regulations. But the budget bill is a weird way to do it. https://atr.org/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-to-include-a-moratorium-on-state-a-i-regulation/
https://atr.org/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-to-include-a-moratorium-on-state-a-i-regulation/

Those who deny history, plan to repeat it. #Juneteenth #History

The expanded BRICS bloc, led by Russia, is rapidly reshaping AI governance and innovation, challenging Western dominance with a new multipolar AI ecosystem. If we take out eye off the ball, this emerging alliance highlights threat.
https://www.ainews.com/p/russia-teams-up-with-brics-nations-to-form-global-ai-alliance

Seems like this needs to be a new law. Keeping AI task to monitor misuse isn't something that every company will do. It's a case for government oversight. It's a seatbelt moment.
https://www.neowin.net/news/openai-exposes-secret-propaganda-campaigns-tied-to-multiple-countries/

No AI this week! #1 thing this week is to learn Temporary Access Pass. You'll be glad you did. https://link.publicate.it/pub/93b6e522c3bb4c

Maybe we need to update the Turing test. Are you smarter than a cockatoo? https://www.popsci.com/environment/cockatoo-drinks-from-water-fountain/
https://www.popsci.com/environment/cockatoo-drinks-from-water-fountain/

Can an MSP make money from AI?

Understand the MSP opportunity in AI and find out how to meet client needs by incorporating AI into your service offerings effectively.

https://www.thirdtier.net/2025/06/13/can-an-msp-make-money-from-ai/

Kinda begs the question. Why do you have to be a certain age to appreciate simplicity?
https://www.uber.com/newsroom/ride-easy-a-simpler-way-for-older-adults-to-get-around/

Historically innovation grows from the basic research done in universities funded by government. But Trump has shaken this up. We're getting todays investment but will we get tomorrow's without being the home of research too? History says no. https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/04/north-america-takes-the-bulk-of-ai-vc-investments-despite-tough-political-environment/
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/04/north-america-takes-the-bulk-of-ai-vc-investments-despite-tough-political-environment/

#RedRoseDay #Flowers The scent of rose is one of the joys in life.

Who gets those two weeks? How much productivity is enough productivity? These are tough questions that will need answers as AI improves enough to take over more of our work. Do we continue to just work people harder?
https://ukstories.microsoft.com/features/government-trial-shows-ai-could-save-civil-servants-nearly-two-weeks-each-a-year/