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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.