The Microsoft Build 2024 event hosted some amazing demonstrations. Microsoft revealed its vision to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into the Windows operating system during the conference.
The company aims to improve the user experience by making the AI-powered Copilot tool available in various applications, from games to business life. So, what was introduced at Microsoft Build 2024? Let’s take a look together!
Microsoft Build 2024: What was announced?
As we mentioned above, Microsoft Build 2024 hosted some amazing introductions. The products and services introduced are as follows:
- Snapdragon-powered computer
- Phi-3-vision: Image analysis on mobile devices
- Real-time video translation with Edge browser
- Emoji for Microsoft Teams
- Copilot updates
- Microsoft File Explorer update
- AI-powered dashboard features for PowerToys
Let’s take a closer look at the headlines!
Snapdragon-powered computer
Qualcomm has turned heads by offering developers a powerful hardware platform with the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows. The device stands out with its Snapdragon X Elite chip, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and many ports.
The Snapdragon Dev Kit, priced at $899, appeals to developers and offers an ideal environment for developing and testing Windows applications. However, it remains unclear whether the device will be available for everyone to buy.
Snapdragon Dev Kit aims to breathe new life into the Windows ecosystem and introduce the performance and capabilities of ARM-based processors on Windows to a wider audience. It remains to be seen how developers will adopt this new platform and what innovative applications they will create.
Phi-3-vision: Image analysis on mobile devices
Microsoft has taken an important step in artificial intelligence-supported image analysis. Its new model, Phi-3-vision, is a small and powerful language model that can read text and analyze images on mobile devices. This technology will enable smartphone users to take advantage of the power of artificial intelligence in editing photos, translating texts, and more.
Real-time video translation with Edge browser
Microsoft Edge browser breaks down language barriers with AI-powered real-time video translation. Videos on platforms such as YouTube and LinkedIn will be dubbed in multiple languages, including English, German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, Italian, Russian and Spanish. This will support global knowledge sharing by facilitating access to content in different languages.
Emoji for Microsoft Teams
At Build 2024, Microsoft drew attention to its AI and Windows innovations and the customization options it brought to Microsoft Teams. Just like in Slack, users can create custom emojis and share them with their teams. This feature strengthens employee bonds by making team communication more fun and personal.
Copilot updates
One of Microsoft’s most remarkable innovations is that Copilot can be used as a “virtual employee” in the business world. It will automate routine tasks such as email tracking, data entry, and recruitment processes, allowing employees to focus on more strategic tasks. Microsoft emphasizes that this innovation will help people be more productive and creative rather than eliminating jobs.
Microsoft File Explorer update
Microsoft has added Git integration to Windows File Explorer to simplify developers’ lives. This will allow them to track their coding projects directly in File Explorer and check file status, commit messages, and available branches. Support for 7-zip and TAR compression will also enrich the developer experience.
AI-powered dashboard features PowerToys
The Advanced Paste feature, added to the PowerToys suite for Windows 11, empowers clipboard management with artificial intelligence. Users can convert, summarize, or replace text on the clipboard into different formats. This feature stands out as an AI-powered function that requires an OpenAI API key and credits.
OpenAI and Google are not far behind
The innovations at the Microsoft Build 2024 event show that integrating artificial intelligence into our daily lives and business processes is accelerating. On the other hand, crazy AI tools were introduced at the OpenAI Spring Update and Google I/O 2024 events. Therefore, the AI war between these three companies is heating up.
The innovations presented at Microsoft Build 2024 show how AI is transforming the Windows operating system and opening the door to even more innovations in the future. These developments signal that artificial intelligence will become more present in every aspect of our lives and that technological progress will continue unabated.
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