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Michels on the AI Condundrum, Google Search Decline, and the Latest Microsoft/EU Drama

Dave Michels unpacks AI, Google Search decline and Microsoft-EU Teams and M365 drama, and what buyers should watch.

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In this must-watch episode of UC Today, host Kieran Devlin sits down with renowned analyst Dave Michels of TalkingPointz to dive into the headline insights from the May Insider Report.

With Kieran making his video series debut and Dave bringing his signature wit and industry expertise, the two unpack a turbulent moment in tech—from AI’s disruptive trajectory to Big Tech’s regulatory headaches. If you care about the future of work, search, or enterprise communication platforms, this conversation delivers unmissable clarity—and a few laughs along the way.

From AI’s creeping impact on jobs to the shifting sands of online search, this video covers the most pressing narratives in enterprise tech. Dave Michels joins UC Today’s Kieran Devlin to unpack his latest TalkingPointz Insider Report, revealing what matters—and why.

Key Highlights Include:

  • AI’s Efficiency Paradox: Why tools like Copilot and Gemini are driving productivity—but not yet replacing jobs—and why that balance might not last.
  • Mary Meeker’s 340-Slide AI Bombshell: What stood out most in the queen of the internet’s long-awaited return to trend analysis.
  • The Slow Death of Google Search: How AI is cannibalizing search queries—and why that’s dangerous for publishers and digital marketing.
  • Microsoft vs. the EU: What’s really behind the Teams-M365 unbundling saga, and why Microsoft’s fix may not fly with regulators.
  • Whether you're a tech strategist, analyst, or curious end-user, Dave's insights help make sense of a rapidly evolving landscape.

Next Steps:

  • Subscribe to TalkingPointz for exclusive deep dives and future Insider Reports.
  • Follow UC Today for the latest updates on enterprise communications and collaboration.
  • Drop a comment—do you think AI is a productivity boost or job threat?

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