Microsoft's AI return test: Azure, Copilot, and capex discipline

A Microsoft five-year double thesis focused on Azure AI demand, Copilot monetization, enterprise distribution, capital intensity, and regulatory risk.

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A Microsoft five-year double thesis focused on Azure AI demand, Copilot monetization, enterprise distribution, capital intensity, and regulatory risk.

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