Microsoft has recently unveiled a new laptop slate called Copilot+ PC, powered by an Arm-based Snapdragon chip. Despite these chips not using Intel or AMD architecture, Microsoft claims that the laptops offer improved compatibility with Windows games and applications. To help users determine if their favorite games run on these new laptops, a new website … Read more
Microsoft recently made several announcements at its Build developer conference, introducing new AI agents, models, translations, transcriptions, and a new line of Copilot+ computers. These computers are designed to enhance AI tasks directly on the device, offering promises of improved performance and features that could potentially enhance the user experience with Windows 11. One of … Read more
Microsoft’s two-day Build event highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on developers and the changing landscape of technology. Keynote speaker Scott Guthrie, vice president of Cloud+AI, emphasized the central role developers play in the transformation brought about by AI. One of the key takeaways from the event was the focus on AI-powered developer tools. … Read more
Microsoft Corp.’s Two-day Build event is showcasing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the developer landscape. Keynote speaker Scott Guthrie, vice president of Cloud+AI, highlighted the transformational power of AI and the central role developers play in this evolution. The event focused on AI-powered developer tools, with Guthrie showcasing Microsoft’s Copilot stack as the … Read more
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is expressing concerns about the new artificial intelligence tool called “Recover,” which is part of Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs. The ICO, along with industry experts and privacy advocates, are investigating the potential security risks associated with Recall, a feature that takes screenshots and creates a record of a user’s activity … Read more
The personal computer (PC) has been given an artificial intelligence (AI) makeover, sparking optimism that this emerging technology could breathe new life into an industry that has been facing a decline in recent years. The integration of AI into PCs is seen as a potentially transformative development that could revolutionize how people interact with their … Read more
Microsoft is ramping up its investment in small language models (SLM), announcing the general availability of its Phi-3 models and previewing Phi-3-vision at the Build developer conference. The company also introduced Phi-3-Silica, a model specifically built for powerful neural processing units (NPUs) in devices like PC Copilot+. Phi-3-Silica, the smallest of the Phi models with … Read more
Microsoft Corp, under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, has been making significant strides in the AI space, as highlighted by tech expert Dan Ives of Wedbush during the ongoing Build developer conference. Ives expressed optimism about Microsoft’s Copilot strategy, which has seen increased adoption among enterprise customers. The company also announced AI-enabled PCs in … Read more
Microsoft made significant announcements at its annual developer conference, Build 2024 Day 1, on May 21. The updates included the introduction of Team Copilot, an AI-powered assistant aimed at enhancing group collaboration, as well as the unveiling of Azure Cobalt 100, Microsoft’s first in-house processor designed for use on the Azure cloud computing service. Additionally, … Read more
Microsoft unveiled Phi Silica, a small language model designed to run on the NPUs of Copilot+ PCs, at the 2023 Microsoft Build event. This model is derived from Phi-3-mini, which was announced in April and is small enough to run on a local PC. Microsoft’s Copilot service typically interacts with a remote server in the … Read more