Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has started his Build developer keynote by focusing on Windows immediately. Microsoft is expanding Windows AI APIs to more PCs, through CPU, GPU, and NPU support. There are two new local AI Windows models too, Aion 1.0 Instruct and Aion 1.0 Plan. [Image: Satya Nadella at Build 2026. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/20260602_163349108_iOS.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

Build will focus on AI and Windows this year

Microsoft is set to reveal new AI models and Windows enhancements at its Build conference in San Francisco, aiming to rebuild developer trust amid shifting business priorities.

Build is back in San Francisco.

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