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Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence coding model capable of running directly on personal computers, as the technology giant looks to expand the role of Windows devices in handling advanced AI workloads.
The company introduced the model on Wednesday at an event in San Francisco, alongside a new security technology designed to stop AI agents from accessing data without proper authorisation.
Microsoft also showcased a high-performance Surface laptop, called Ultra, powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark chips. The device is aimed at supporting demanding AI applications directly on desktop and laptop computers.
The company is seeking to position Windows as a broader platform for AI agents that can perform tasks ranging from writing software code to managing complex business projects.
The move also signals Microsoft’s push to shift some AI processing away from its Azure cloud data centres and onto powerful personal computers used by businesses and consumers.
By enabling more AI workloads to run locally, Microsoft could reduce reliance on costly cloud infrastructure while taking advantage of its strong presence in the global PC market, where customers typically bear the cost of the hardware.
