Microsoft Build 2025: Azure & Copilot Upgrades Revealed
▼ Summary
– Microsoft’s Build developer conference (May 19–22) will feature AI-related announcements, including updates for Windows.
– Last year’s event introduced Copilot integrations, AI-powered PCs, and Windows Volumetric Apps for Meta Quest.
– Microsoft may announce deeper Copilot integrations across its software and test alternative AI models from xAI, Meta, and others.
– Copilot could gain autonomous task functionality on Windows, and Microsoft may unveil its competitive MAI models.
– A follow-up to the Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator chip (“Maia 2”) might be announced, with Marvell as the manufacturer.
Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference kicks off next week, promising major reveals about AI advancements across its ecosystem. From May 19 to 22, the event will showcase upgrades to Azure, Copilot, and Windows, with livestreamed keynotes accessible to all.
Last year’s Build introduced game-changers like Copilot in Teams, AI-powered Copilot+ PCs, and mixed-reality apps for Meta Quest. This time, expectations are even higher. Industry watchers anticipate deeper AI integration across Microsoft’s software suite, potentially justifying recent 5% price hikes on products like Microsoft 365 and Windows 365 with new premium features.
Copilot is poised to take center stage, with rumors swirling about autonomous “agentic” capabilities for Windows. Leaks suggest an Action button might let the AI handle routine tasks without user input. Even more intriguing, Microsoft could unveil alternative AI models from partners like Meta, Anthropic, or Elon Musk’s xAI—a possible shift from its OpenAI reliance amid reported tensions.
Behind the scenes, Microsoft’s MAI model family might debut as a direct competitor to OpenAI’s offerings, potentially launching via API. Hardware announcements could include a next-gen Azure Maia AI chip, with whispers of “Maia 2” already circulating. Analysts point to Marvell Technology as the likely manufacturer, signaling Microsoft’s push for custom cloud infrastructure.
For developers and enterprises, Build 2025 could redefine how AI integrates with daily workflows. Whether it’s smarter Copilot agents, new model partnerships, or cutting-edge Azure hardware, Microsoft appears ready to double down on its AI ambitions.
(Source: TechCrunch)
