This week, we recap the key announcements from Microsoft Ignite, ponder the broader implications of A.I., provide an update on OpenCost, and share some thoughts on migrating child accounts to teen accounts.

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I just want to do less
Kill all the humans
Madlibbing his keynotes
They perked up and turned it off
Legs are the difficult thing
Everyone gets turned into a barnyard animal

Rundown

MSFT Ignite
OpenCost and Azure
- Announcing OpenCost Integration with Microsoft AKS Cost Analysis
- Export cost details using the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS)

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