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🏰 Tower

Watch talks and presentations on Azure, AI, and cybersecurity

📚 Library

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⚒️ Forge

Explore code projects and open-source contributions

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Latest Adventures

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The Architecture of AI Transformation

Tower

Diana Wolfe joins Chris and Josh to discuss the new paper "The Architecture of AI Transformation: Four Strategic Patterns and an Emerging Frontier"...

October 3, 2025

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Deepfakes, AI Fraud, and authenticity

Tower

In this episode of "Securing the Realm," we discuss the mystifying world of deepfakes and shallow fakes and their implications for security and med...

August 26, 2025

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Securing the Realm - Deepfakes, AI Fraud, and authenticity - with a special guest

Tower

In this episode of "Securing the Realm," we discuss the mystifying world of deepfakes and shallow fakes and their implications for security and med...

August 8, 2025

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rog

Forge

Róg - A research project investigating disinformation and AI. Explores how AI systems can be used to detect and counter misinformation campaigns.

July 2, 2025

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str-agentic-adventures

Forge

AI-powered web app for tabletop RPGs that replaces the human Dungeon Master while maintaining creativity, flexibility, and immersion.

June 10, 2025

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Welcome to the Library

Library

The first chapter in the Securing the Realm blog – where cybersecurity, Azure, and AI meet adventure.

December 1, 2024

Our Quest

Through epic storytelling and engaging demos, we transform complex topics like deploying Large-Language Models (LLMs), Small-Language Models (SLMs), and Agentic AI into adventurous quests. Whether you're a seasoned tech adventurer or a curious newcomer, you'll gain insights into Azure's cutting-edge capabilities, responsible AI practices, and open-source projects—all while battling kobolds, training AI elves, and unlocking the secrets of the Crystal Keep.

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