Microsoft Makes Moves In AI And Cloud Amid Bugs And Deprecating Authenticator

Let’s be honest—we’ve all grown up using Microsoft products, right?

From typing school assignments in MS Word and sending our first emails on Outlook to attending virtual meetings on Teams, it’s been the quiet engine behind our digital lives.

Fast forward to today, and Microsoft isn’t just helping us get things done—it’s doing them for us!

Whether it's Copilot handling dinner reservations, Authenticator remembering every password, or Azure quietly powering the apps you use, Microsoft has moved from being a tool to becoming an always-on partner.

Well, this month, it’s made a few new moves to expand its presence in our lives.

From phasing out legacy features to launching regional AI-powered infrastructure, Microsoft is still reshaping the way we work and live.

So, let’s break down what’s new with Microsoft!
 

Microsoft Authenticator Will Deprecate “Password Autofill” Feature In August 2025

Microsoft Authenticator is soon shedding one of its popular features—the password Autofill—and users are being prompted to act before it’s too late.

The Authenticator app now shows full-screen alerts warning users that the Autofill feature will be phased out starting July 2025.


After June 2025, users won’t be able to save new passwords, and in July, the autofill function will stop working. The company warned that by August, stored passwords will become inaccessible in the app–including fingerprints, face recognitions, and PINs.

Users are being nudged to switch to Microsoft Edge, which will continue to offer password autofill and sync functionality through Microsoft Accounts. It recommends clicking “Turn on Edge” from the notification to redirect users to AutoFill settings.

Microsoft clarifies that while saved passwords will be moved to Edge, generated password history won’t be— however, users can manually export those if they want.

Those using other password managers can export their credentials via CSV file from the app before the deadline.

This change is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to centralize password management under its Edge browser—while users of other browsers will have to scramble to avoid losing their credentials.

Meanwhile, Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday caused a few headaches—especially for IT admins working with virtual machines. Here’s the update!
 

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Breaks For Virtual Machines

What was supposed to be a routine security update turned into a boot-loop nightmare for some of Microsoft’s enterprise users.


The May 13th Patch Tuesday update (KB5058405) caused boot failures on Windows 11 VMs, mainly those running Azure Virtual Machines, Citrix, or Hyper-V setups.

The update affects Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, leading some systems into recovery mode with a file error stating:

"Your PC/Device needs to be repaired… ACPI.sys. Error code: 0xc0000098."

Microsoft confirms that Home and Pro users are largely unaffected, as the bug primarily affected enterprise VM environments. In some cases, users reported other corrupted system files and errors like 0x8007007e, adding to the patch’s instability.

Microsoft has not offered a fix yet, advising affected users to skip this update for now while engineers work on a solution.

Yet, this is not the first time a patch caused a panic—Microsoft’s had a string of patch-related bugs in 2025.

Looking on the bright side, the technology giant has also made a few global moves in the last few days.
 

Microsoft Launches First Cloud Region In Malaysia To Boost AI Innovation

Taking its cloud ambitions further, Microsoft officially launched its first cloud region in Malaysia, signaling deeper AI investment in Southeast Asia.


Dubbed Malaysia West, the new cloud region includes three availability zones and is located in Greater Kuala Lumpur. It currently offers Azure and Microsoft 365, with Microsoft’s business application stack coming soon, offering local data residency, high security, and low latency.

The launch is a key part of Malaysia’s digital strategy, and the government has welcomed the move to create a reliable AI-ready infrastructure. Enterprise giants such as PETRONAS, TNG Digital, SCICOM Berhad, and Veeam are already onboard, planning to leverage Microsoft’s hyperscale infrastructure.

According to IDC, the region is expected to contribute $10.9 billion in new revenue and 37,000 jobs by 2028. As part of its cloud vision, Microsoft also introduced BINA AI Malaysia, a national initiative to accelerate AI adoption and workforce readiness.

Through the AIForMYFuture initiative, Microsoft has already trained 400,000 Malaysian professionals and aims to reach 800,000 by the end of 2025—a step toward enabling "born-in-Malaysia" AI innovation that understands local and regional needs.

Speaking of the push for stronger AI solutions, Microsoft is adding even more utility to its AI assistant Copilot. Read on!
 

Copilot Actions Feature Enhances Microsoft’s AI Assistant

What if your AI assistant didn’t just suggest tasks but did them for you? With Copilot Actions, Microsoft is turning that vision into reality!


The new Copilot Actions feature allows users to book reservations, purchase tickets, send gifts, and plan itineraries, working directly with services like Expedia, OpenTable, Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline, Tripadvisor, Viator, Skyscanner, and 1-800-Flowers.com.

For example, you can now say “Book me a vegan-friendly lunch spot for Friday” and Copilot will find, filter, and book it for you. Microsoft is positioning Copilot as the go-to AI for cutting through busywork, reclaiming time, and making planning fun.

Currently, the feature is available only to Copilot Pro users in the U.S. via copilot.microsoft.com, under the Copilot Labs program.

While automation is the star here, privacy controls remain intact as Copilot will only take actions once approved by the user.

With this update, Microsoft isn’t just enhancing productivity—it’s redefining it. Whether you're organizing a trip or sending flowers, Copilot Actions is ready to take the wheel.

From regional clouds and AI updates to flawed patches and deprecating apps, Microsoft has had a busy week. Do you think its latest moves will be game-changers for its enterprise users?

Let us know in the comments below!