… At Build 2026, Microsoft will discuss Windows agents AI assistants that can perform actions on your behalf . Microsoft will also demonstrate how agents can be used to build modern Windows applications and how AI can help port Windows apps to run natively on ARM. …
… That’s the vision behind Work IQ. The Work IQ API helps developers build agents that go beyond data—understanding context, intent, and organizational signals. Preview now. GA starting June 16. Read more:… pic.twitter.com/2OwK1c8jAI June 2, 2026 A main benefit of Microsoft IQ is that it's grounded. …
… This will enable developers to build AI experiences that tie into the Windows UX natively, streamlining experiences between OS and AI. This is a great feature for those who are utilizing AI tools on Windows, but wish those experiences were more natively integrated with the platform. …
… MAI-Transcribe-1 will be available on Microsoft Foundry alongside MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-Image-2 : "With this launch, MAI models will become broadly available for commercial use for the first time, enabling customers to evaluate and build with models across transcription, voice, and image generation,"… …
… It's for all developers, looking to build software and AI experiences. The company wants Windows to be the platform for developers, not just Windows developers. We'll have more to share about the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box as information becomes available. …
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… She also indicated that Anthropic's business model is built on “fear, restriction, and the idea that a small group of elites should control AI,” but says OpenAI's positive message will stand the test of time. In the past, OpenAI has complained about Microsoft not meeting its cloud computing needs . …
… My hope, though, is that the industry settles on ways to integrate AI ethically and responsibly, and uses it in ways that optimize workflows and support the people building games, rather than in ways that replace them, supersede human creativity, and steal the work of others to fuel generated outpu… …
At Build 2026, Microsoft unveiled its vision for the future of computing in the era of AI : A platform that exists liminally between devices and the cloud, capable of agentic capabilities and being always available to assist you in the flow of work. …
… Settings app changes Also, on Windows 11 builds 26300.8276 and 26220.8271, the system received an updated version of the Settings app that makes the "Default location" and "Allow location override" options unavailable when "Location services" is turned off in Settings Privacy & Security Location . …