Microsoft officially confirms that Monday, May 20 will mark a pivotal moment for the company as it prepares to hold an exclusive AI event for Windows 11, just before the start of the anticipated Build 2024. This event, which will not be broadcast in live and will be accessible only to journalists physically present, promises to shed light on "Microsoft's vision of AI in hardware and software", as announced by CEO Satya Nadella.
Microsoft, against the backdrop of an ever-evolving technological landscape, aims to redefine the future of computing by integrating AI into its product offerings with Windows 11 and beyond. Microsoft's special event will focus on the new range of Surface hardware and innovations brought to the Windows operating system, all with artificial intelligence at the center of attention.
Microsoft will focus the announcement on a major point of interest with the introduction to consumers of the new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 devices, which will benefit from Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Elite processors. These devices will also include dedicated NPU hardware designed to accelerate AI performance in Windows 11, marking a significant step forward in computing capabilities.
Microsoft Officially Announces Huge Changes in Windows 11, Based on Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft is breaking new ground with the introduction of a new feature, AI Explorer for Windows 11, that promises to revolutionize the way we interact with our operating systems. AI Explorer will function as an interactive timeline, allowing users to search through their computer activities in an intuitive and efficient way, similar to Windows 10's Timeline feature, but with a strong focus on AI.
2024 is being heralded as the "year of the AI PC" by Microsoft, with the May 20 event setting the stage for a major transformation in the industry. With partners like AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm ready to support the initiative, the tech community is waiting to see when Windows will be optimized to take advantage of these new hardware capabilities.
Microsoft hints that the event will also address other components of its AI strategy, including the global launch of the Copilot Pro subscription for WIndows 11. Priced at $20 per month, it gives users access to the latest OpenAI models in Microsoft Office applications, promising increased efficiency and productivity.
Microsoft's exclusive event on May 20 is just the beginning in terms of integrating AI into its products. With Microsoft Build set to begin on May 21, the company promises to reveal more about AI, Copilots and more, marking a new chapter in the technology's evolution. Held both in person in Seattle and online, this event is one that no tech enthusiast should miss.
