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A Broken Copilot Query

Posted on October 16, 2025 by way0utwest

I was testing the new SSMS (v22 Preview 3) with Copilot and ran into an interesting issue. This is part of a series of experiments with AI systems. My Query I was working on something unrelated and tried this prompt, … Continue reading →

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We Should Demand Better

Posted on October 15, 2025 by way0utwest

I ran across an interesting open letter. Most of these are from individuals, often complaining or lamenting on the way something in the world works, or maybe doesn’t work. This latest letter was from the Chief InfoSec Officer at JPMorganChase, … Continue reading →

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Prompt AI helping with Auditing

Posted on October 15, 2025 by way0utwest

I had a conversation with a customer asking this question: how can I tell who called a stored procedure so I can audit the action? I decided to see if Prompt could help me here. This is part of a … Continue reading →

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The Improvement Limit

Posted on October 13, 2025 by way0utwest

I caught a short post from Gary Bargsley on LinkedIn that had this quote: “Many people do not believe this is true. If there isn’t a fire to put out, then you are not doing a good job.” He included … Continue reading →

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