With the introduction of Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft has taken bigger leaps than ever before in the development of its AI technology in its most recent reveals. The tech giant introduced an Action button in the Windows client for Microsoft Copilot, which enables users to initiate various everyday tasks seamlessly. This added feature is meant to further improve user experience by making everyday tasks easier and more efficient.
Additionally, Microsoft announced that Copilot will soon develop “agentic” capabilities. This new advancement allows Copilot to independently perform simple PC actions on Windows. This is a pretty big jump in AI capability. Perhaps the biggest coup so far for Microsoft Copilot has proven to be its integration within Microsoft Teams. It increases coordination and improves efficiency work across the platform.
Beyond these updates, Microsoft joined the party with the news that they’ll be making Copilot+ AI-powered PCs available. This new line of devices is specifically engineered to harness AI technologies to deliver more powerful performance and intelligent interactions. Their recent introduction of Windows Volumetric Apps for Meta Quest headsets further extends these horizons into augmented reality and other immersive applications.
To pay for new innovations and improvements, Microsoft is increasing prices for a host of different software products. In November, the firm raised the price of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot by 5%. This uptick has been largely attributed to the company’s big investments in creating new, cutting-edge technologies and improving user experience.
Microsoft Copilot is in the process of beta-testing agent actions. This feature has the potential to change the entire world of user interaction with their electronic devices. On top of that, the new release of Copilot comes with native image generation features, making the tool even more powerful and appealing.
Microsoft’s current AI initiatives have everyone talking. It sounds like folks are already hoping for a second Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator to follow. Last week, rumors of “Maia 2” circulated on social media, suggesting that Microsoft is gearing up for further advancements in its AI infrastructure. Fabsupport Chipmaker Marvell has been reportedly contracted to fab “Maia 2.” As semiconductor analyst Ray Wang tweeted out this morning, it’s a big deal if you’re committed to leveling up Microsoft’s AI games.
TechCrunch’s AI Editor Kyle Wiggers has reported on these exciting new developments every step of the way. Produced by Becca Messing Becca is a senior writer for TechCrunch. She digs deep into trends in venture capital and startups, particularly how they relate to Microsoft’s recent transformation through AI technology.
