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Comedy or Tragedy? ⭐

· Paul Thurrott · Aug. 6, 2026, 6:12 p.m.

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Summary

The blog post humorously compares Microsoft's AI spending accounting methods to an SNL comedy skit from the 1980s, highlighting its absurdity. It lacks original content, serving more as a commentary than a deep analysis of software development.

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