A Cloudy Day in May: Azure Updates and More – May 26, 2026

Tech digest

From Vatican wisdom on AI to the nostalgia of coding books, here’s what’s brewing in tech outside the cloud.

Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV urges the world to ensure AI benefits all humanity rather than a select few. The encyclical expounds on social doctrine and AI’s role in human dignity.

In an age of technological sophistication, ethical considerations in AI are not just academic; they’re papal.

Search engines alternatives now that Google isn’t Google anymore

With Google’s foray into AI-dominated search, users turn to alternatives seeking a return to simpler, ad-limited searching.

An opportunity arises for alternatives that prioritize user control and transparency over ad revenue.

Norway’s 2 petabytes of Huawei flash storage and LLM training

Norway invests in sovereign LLM infrastructure using Huawei’s storage to harness the power of data reflective of its own culture and language.

National AI initiatives highlight data localization challenges and opportunities for non-English-centric tech development.

Azure digest

Azure’s ecosystem is evolving. From data center plans to new vulnerabilities, here’s what’s critical for your cloud journey.

Microsoft pulls plug on plans for 244-acre data center in Caledonia (2025)

Plan Ahead Cancellation

Azure Data Centers

Microsoft backs out of a significant data center project due to community opposition. Tech meets rural America in a clash over land use.

FBI warns of Kali365 phishing service targeting Microsoft 365 accounts

Plan Ahead Security Alert

Microsoft 365

The FBI highlights a new phishing service using OAuth exploits to target Microsoft 365, emphasizing the need for vigilance.

Action Urgent: Implement additional security measures and educate users on phishing tactics.

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