Biggest news this week is Microsoft's Build developer conference. As expected, it was filled with AI. The thing I'm most excited about is the Surface laptop with a Qualcomm chip, NPU and Recall ability.
Below are the top 5 highlights from the conference according to Perplexity:
Microsoft Build 2023: Key Highlights
- AI Integration Across Platforms: Microsoft announced the integration of Bing search into ChatGPT, enhancing the chatbot's ability to provide timely and up-to-date answers with web access. Additionally, Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports plugins, allowing developers to integrate their applications and services into the platform[1][2].
- Microsoft Fabric: A new unified, end-to-end analytics platform called Microsoft Fabric was introduced. It combines technologies like Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI, providing businesses with a comprehensive toolset for data and analytics[1][2][3].
- Azure AI Enhancements: Several new capabilities were announced for Azure AI, including Azure AI Content Safety to detect harmful content, updates to Azure OpenAI Service, and new features for Azure Cognitive Service for Language, such as customizable summarization and vector search[3].
- Windows 11 and Edge Updates: Copilot is being integrated into Windows 11 and Edge, offering features like summarizing, rewriting, and explaining text within apps, as well as adjusting settings automatically. This integration aims to enhance user productivity and interaction with the operating system and browser[1][2].
- Developer Tools and Services: Microsoft highlighted new tools and services for developers, including enhancements to GitHub Copilot for code suggestions, Power Virtual Agents for building intelligent chatbots, and new features in Power Platform to streamline app development and deployment[2][3][5].
Citations:
[1] https://www.plainconcepts.com/microsoft-build-2023-recap/
[2] https://aithority.com/ai-machine-learning-projects/microsoft-build-2023-5-big-announcements-key-takeaways/
[3] https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/industry/blog/technetuk/2023/05/24/a-look-at-the-announcements-from-microsoft-build-2023/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Xy1009mx0
[5] https://saxon.ai/blogs/microsoft-build-2023-conference-highlights/
[6] https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/apps-on-azure/microsoft-build-2023/td-p/3842140
[7] https://code.pieces.app/blog/what-to-expect-at-microsoft-build-2023
[8] https://news.microsoft.com/en-hk/2024/05/22/whats-next-microsoft-build-continues-the-evolution-and-expansion-of-ai-tools-for-developers/
[9] https://www.kinandcarta.com/en-us/insights/2023/06/microsoft-build-recap/
[10] https://www.theverge.com/23732609/microsoft-build-2023-news-announcements-ai
[11] https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/apps-on-azure-blog/explore-sessions-from-microsoft-build-2023/ba-p/3741549
[12] https://news.microsoft.com/build-2023-book-of-news/
[13] https://michaelscodingspot.com/microsoft-build-2023/
[14] https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/05/23/microsoft-build-2023-announcing-new-identity-compliance-and-security-features-from-microsoft-security/
[15] https://aimconsulting.com/insights/microsoft-build-2023-takeaways-announcements-insights/
[16] https://news.microsoft.com/build-2023/
[17] https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/05/23/microsoft-build-brings-ai-tools-to-the-forefront-for-developers/
[18] https://www.spiceworks.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/news/microsoft-build-2023-day-1-updates/
[19] https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/23/tech/microsoft-build-2023-keynote/index.html
[20] https://events.fortinet.com/microsoft_build_seattle2023