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Microsoft is using Build to push an AI‑first Windows strategy, including in‑house AI models (MAI‑Thinking‑1 and MAI‑Image‑2.5) and a Copilot “super app” (not yet previewed at Build), plus a new Windows 11 developer‑focused experience with local AI compute and performance improvements. The company also plans more Windows on Arm work with Nvidia and Qualcomm, and ongoing GitHub improvements as it seeks to rebuild developer trust.
Microsoft is moving its Build developer conference out of Seattle for 2026, citing concerns over attendee experiences and city conditions, and has canceled future bookings at the Seattle convention center, though the exact new location or format remains unclear.
At Microsoft's annual Build conference, CEO Satya Nadella unveiled several new AI features for Windows, including Recall for tracking user activity, GPT-4 integration for voice interactions, small language models for desktop apps, Copilot Runtime for developers, AI Agents for business automation, Cocreator for MS Paint, real-time filtering and captioning, and Copilot Extensions for integrating external datasets and tools. These updates aim to enhance user experience and productivity by leveraging advanced AI capabilities.
Microsoft is set to unveil new artificial intelligence tools for PCs and the cloud at its annual Build conference in May, reflecting CEO Satya Nadella's goal of making AI a first-class part of every PC. The new features include Advanced Paste, which uses AI models directly on PCs, and integration of AI features into Windows applications. Microsoft also plans to discuss tapping Arm-based neural processing engines for AI in Windows apps, as well as new AI safety features for chatbots in Azure AI Studio. Additionally, enhancements to the Copilot chatbot in Azure will be highlighted, as Microsoft aims to make it easier to use Azure overall.
Microsoft is planning to make AI-related announcements at a private event on May 20, ahead of its Build conference. The company's CEO, Satya Nadella, will discuss its "AI vision across hardware and software," aligning with reports of upcoming "AI PCs." These devices, including the business-focused OLED Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, are expected to feature significant processor upgrades to support advanced AI features, such as on-device Copilot and AI Explorer, set to be integrated into Windows later this year.