Microsoft Build kicked off with CEO Satya Nadella taking the stage to share exciting updates for developers. Here are the key highlights from the event:
– Introduction of Copilot and Azure updates to enhance developer experience.
– Launch of Copilot+ AI platform with integrations across Azure AI.
– Availability of Copilot+ for developers to create apps using Microsoft’s AI.
– Introduction of Windows Copilot Runtime for accessing new models and APIs.
– Plans to launch 40+ models in June with more frameworks and toolchains later in the year.
– Expansion of AI infrastructure across all Azure data centres.
– Commitment to power data centres with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Microsoft also emphasized its partnership with OpenAI and showcased how GPT 40 will enhance Copilot+, allowing natural language interaction. The event highlighted the future role of AI on Microsoft’s Xbox platform through a Minecraft demo.
Furthermore, Microsoft unveiled the GitHub Copilot Extension, enabling developers to build and deploy in the cloud using natural languages directly on GitHub. Supported platforms include DataStax, Docker, LambdaTest, and more.
A new addition called ‘Team Copilot’ was introduced as a meeting facilitator and project manager within Teams Meetings. The feature will assist in managing agendas, tracking time, taking notes, and organizing tasks.
In conclusion, Microsoft reiterated its recent product launches like the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro. The Surface laptops start at $1,449.99 in Canada, with preorders available now for shipping on June 18. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments!
