Windows 11s classic apps like Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad are getting AI-powered upgrades, including features like sticker generation and auto-cropping, though many require Copilot+ PCs or Microsoft accounts. These updates highlight Microsofts push to integrate AI into everyday tools while encouraging hardware upgrades and cloud adoption.
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Microsoft is expanding its AI focus with Windows AI Foundry, offering developers tools for local AI development, from open-source models to optimized runtime across various hardware. The initiative highlights Windows’ ambition to lead in on-device AI, supported by features like fine-tuning, security enhancements, and Linux integration.
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Microsoft unveiled AI-powered upgrades at Build 2025, including Outlook’s new search summaries and file previews, plus Copilot’s mobile enhancements and Teams’ improved GitHub integration. The updates aim to streamline productivity with smarter tools like meeting summaries and AI-generated documents.
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Microsoft is adding Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini to its Azure AI Foundry service, signaling a strategic push to diversify AI offerings despite potential tensions with OpenAI. The move positions Azure as a neutral hub for competing AI models, even as Microsoft maintains its multi-billion-dollar partnership with OpenAI.
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Microsoft is testing a “Hey, Copilot” wake word feature for Windows Insiders, allowing voice activation of Copilot under specific conditions like an unlocked, online PC with English settings. The wake word is detected locally, but queries still rely on cloud processing, limiting offline use.
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