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Microsoft’s AI Vision Event at Build Conference
Microsoft is set to commence its Build conference with a special event on May 20th that will focus on the company’s “AI vision,” as announced on Monday.
“Satya Nadella will present our AI strategy for both hardware and software during a dedicated news briefing,” the company stated, just prior to the start of Microsoft Build in Seattle. Speculations suggest that the hardware in question could include the consumer editions of the Surface Pro 10 and the Surface Laptop 6, equipped with versions of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (Arm) chip.
The event, however, will not be available for live streaming.
It is not unprecedented for Microsoft to integrate hardware and software, particularly with a focus on AI. Surface devices have historically served as a platform for showcasing the latest software offerings from Microsoft, whether it’s a new operating system, the most recent Office/Microsoft 365 updates, or AI technologies. Reports indicate that Microsoft might unveil an AI-enhanced version of the Timeline app within Windows 11 at the May event. Some AI-driven features, like AI-powered audio, have already been introduced in test builds of Windows 11.
Competition Between Surface Devices and Intel’s Meteor Lake
Can the Surface Laptop 6 and the Surface Pro 10 compete with Intel’s Meteor Lake? Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon processors demonstrated significant performance during testing late last year. The true competitive edge of these devices will only be revealed once they are officially released and tested.
Author: Mark Hachman, Senior Editor
In his role as PCWorld’s senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other topics. He has previously contributed to PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.