Microsoft to unveil new AI models and Windows improvements at Build Microsoft’s Build conference this week will focus on AI advancements and developer experience improvements for Windows. Key announcements are expected to include new AI models, a Copilot “super app,” and a developer-optimized Windows 11 experience. The company aims to reconnect with developers amid declining trust in Windows and GitHub.

• Microsoft’s Build conference is a crucial event for the company to regain developer trust, especially as it pivots towards AI.
• Expected announcements include new AI models for Windows, a reasoning model from Microsoft AI, and a Copilot “super app.”
• Microsoft will reveal a new developer-optimized Windows 11 experience with pre-installed tools and a distraction-free environment.
• Updates on improving Windows 11 performance and adapting to new silicon like Nvidia’s RTX Spark are anticipated.
• The company plans to emphasize local AI model execution on Windows.
• News regarding Windows on Arm and Qualcomm’s continued collaboration is expected.
• Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman will unveil the MAI-Thinking-1 reasoning model, targeted at enterprise use.
• New image models like MAI-Image-2.5 and MAI-Image-2.5-Flash will also be discussed.
• The upcoming Copilot “super app” will combine various AI assistants into a single interface, though it won’t be available at Build.
• Improvements to GitHub are also on the agenda, as Microsoft seeks to address recent departures, outages, and security incidents. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/report/940861/microsoft-build-ai-models-windows-dev-mode-what-to-expect