I have more trust in MS than I have in Intel. So this is excellent news to me.

I'm curious what benefit Microsoft has in supporting a library that runs on every competitor of theirs?

Either way they win. If their competitors use it, they get paid. If they decide to mimic Unreal Engine 4 then they can compete for that 5% Royalty Epic Games is marketing for.

I have more trust in MS than I have in Intel. So this is excellent news to me.

Microsoft bought it from Intel & Intel bought it from someone else.

Have to admit its weird seeing a bunch of people around the internet discuss your job. it has been a weird week But Im excited for my future anyway.

Oh? Please do tell us more.