Microsoft shows off new Windows software, revamped for agentic AI
At an event in San Francisco, CEO Satya Nadella showed how its Windows operating system will be a box for AI agents, with many tasks running locally and not on cloud.
Microsoft unveiled a suite of updates to its Windows operating system on Wednesday, positioning the software as a hub for AI agents and other AI tools. Chief Executive Satya Nadella described Windows as transitioning into a "hybrid intelligence" system, which would incorporate cloud-based AI as well as AI running locally through products like the coding tool GitHub.
The company emphasized the importance of local AI, citing its cost-effectiveness and safety compared to cloud-based AI. Microsoft showcased the new Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end device built for developers and creators, which will be equipped with Nvidia's RTX Spark "superchip." This laptop will be available starting October 16, with the accompanying Surface RTX Spark Dev Box launching in November.
The company's redesigned Copilot AI app will serve as a central interface for users to interact with AI bots, access AI tools, write code, and utilize a new Autopilot feature that enables users to create, assign, and manage AI agents with specific goals. This new "super app" aims to streamline users' workflows and integrate seamlessly with Microsoft's existing business tools, addressing initial user complaints about Copilot's persistent presence within the Windows OS.
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