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Microsoft Brings More AI to PCs as It Challenges Apple
Microsoft said the tools keep AI tasks on-device and add sandboxing for agents, with GitHub Copilot and Windows search getting new automation features.
- Microsoft held a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco on Wednesday, unveiling "hybrid intelligence" features and the new Surface Laptop Ultra powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark Arm-based chip.
- Microsoft's strategy shifts complex AI tasks from its Azure cloud to local hardware, aiming to reduce server costs and compete with Apple's recent push into on-device AI capabilities.
- The Surface Laptop Ultra launches October 16 starting at $2,599, while new Microsoft Execution Containers provide a security framework enabling developers to sandbox AI agents with fine-grained runtime permissions.
- Windows 11's search bar is evolving into an AI command center for natural language queries, allowing users to send messages, adjust volume, and perform other tasks directly from the taskbar.
- Microsoft EVP of Windows and Devices Pavan Davuluri declared Windows "the most secure platform for agents," with hybrid intelligence features rolling out to GitHub Copilot starting next week.
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