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Microsoft Build 2026 LIVE: Surface Laptop Ultra, Copilot AI and all the latest news as it happens
The latest news from Microsoft's AI-focused event
Microsoft Build 2026 is here, taking place across today and tomorrow, and promises to showcase the latest innovations from the Redmond-based company. Set at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, this developer-focused event won’t feature bombshell announcements like Windows 12, but instead spotlight the latest AI tools.
The full session catalog is already live, with sessions based around agentic AI, Azure cloud smarts, GitHub Copilot, Windows development, and responsible AI. That's not as exciting as Nvidia RTX Spark, but what we learn during Build will surely give us a glimpse of updates that will trickle down to the apps, PCs, and services we all use.
You can watch Microsoft Build 2026 online for free by registering at the official Microsoft Build 2026 website. We’ll be covering the show as well, so make sure to keep it locked here as we break down all the big announcements.
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Copilot super app?
As @testingcatalog posted on X, Microsoft could debut a Copilot "super app" at Build. According to the account, this app would combine Copilot, Cowork, GitHub Copilot, and introduce a new Autopilot Scout Agent.
Take that with a grain of salt, but a Copilot super app seems like a no-brainer for developers, letting them keep all their work in one place.
Windows Foundry
Speaking of running on-device AI models, Windows Foundry is the platform that allows developers to do so on laptops and PCs using the machine's NPU, GPU, or CPU. On-device AI is important if you're working on something you'd rather not share in the cloud. I expect to see some live demos featuring on-device inference and other developer-optimized experiences.
Nvidia RTX Spark
While Build is generally focused on development tools, I have to believe we'll get some talk about the recently announced Nvidia Spark CPU.
Given that the processor is meant to facilitate on-device AI, it just makes sense for Windows developers to discuss their plans for Nvidia's CPU. And let's not forget that the recently announced Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has an RTX Spark chip, so it's almost guaranteed we'll hear more about it.
Nadella's sneak peak
A sneak peek at tomorrow's keynote...Tune in here at 9:30am PT: https://t.co/U30neby5yv pic.twitter.com/IQUBdL0AxcJune 2, 2026
On X, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella posted a few behind-the-scenes photos of Microsoft Build. One is an offstage shot of Nadella rehearsing, and another is a shot of a filming camera. Alongside what appears to be a child cooking (likely code).
There's also an intriguing shot of something with a Microsoft logo. It's interesting because that appears to be the top of an Xbox Series X/S. I'm sure the internet will run wild speculating what that could be.
GitHub Copilot
GitHub is an important platform for developers, and it could become even more useful with AI agents. We could see deeper integrations with Visual Studio, VS Code, and the full dev lifecycle.
For the regular person, this could lead to higher-quality apps and faster updates. I expect to see a sizeable portion of today's show focus on GitHub Copilot.
Agentic AI
AI will be the main focus this year at Build, but Microsoft will specifically nail down on "agentic AI." That's a term you'll hear all throughout the show, so here's a breakdown of what that is.
Right now, people use LLMs like ChatGPT to ask questions. AI agents, however, can take proactive actions on your behalf. For instance, they can resolve scheduling conflicts in your calendar, collaborate with other AI agents, and handle other complex tasks.
Reports suggest that Microsoft will be bringing agents to Windows 11, which should be beneficial for developers and enthusiasts. It'll be interesting to see how Microsoft's agentic AI differs from others.
Microsoft Build 2026 is almost here
Hello, everyone, and welcome to our live coverage of Microsoft Build 2026. This year promises to deliver a ton of AI-focused panels and announcements, and we'll be covering it all as it happens. There's going to be a bunch of tech talk, but we'll be here breaking it all down and detailing what is (or isn't) important for you.
