Microsoft Build 2025: Key Announcements and Expectations
Microsoft's annual Build developer conference, taking place May 19-22, is set to unveil significant advancements in AI, Azure, and Copilot. The event will be streamed online for free.
Copilot Enhancements and Integrations
Expect deeper Copilot integration across Microsoft's software offerings, impacting both consumers and businesses. With recent price increases for Windows 365, Office 365, and Microsoft 365, Microsoft may introduce new AI-powered features to justify the higher costs.
Copilot is expected to be a central focus. Microsoft is reportedly exploring alternative AI models from companies like xAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek, potentially shifting away from OpenAI technology. This comes amid reports of strain in the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership.
On Windows, Copilot might gain "agentic" functionality, enabling it to perform basic PC tasks autonomously. Leaks suggest an "Action" button within Copilot for Windows, allowing users to initiate everyday tasks.
Azure and AI Advancements
Microsoft is rumored to be developing its own family of AI models, known as MAI, that rival OpenAI's offerings. Build 2025 could be the platform for unveiling these models and potentially offering them through an API.
Following the Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator, a custom AI chip for Azure, rumors suggest a "Maia 2" is in development, potentially manufactured by Marvell, according to semiconductor analyst Ray Wang.
Stay tuned for the latest updates from Microsoft Build 2025 as the conference unfolds.
