TECH - Microsoft Introduces New AI-Powered Features At Build Conference: What You Need To Know | Benzinga
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) kicked off its annual Build developer conference on Tuesday. The three-day event, which started with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella, is focused on providing developers with in-depth sessions on the latest tools and features for Windows 11 and Microsoft 365. This year, significant emphasis is on new AI innovations and enhancements.
Here's a look at some of the biggest announcements from the conference.
AI And Multimodal Models: Phi-3-Vision
One of the standout announcements on Tuesday was the introduction of Phi-3-vision, a new iteration of Microsoft’s small language models, according to reports from The Verge. Unlike larger image-focused models like OpenAI's DALL-E, Phi-3-vision focuses on visual reasoning rather than image generation. It can interpret charts, answer questions about images and is available in preview, with other Phi-3 family models accessible via Azure's model library.
Copilot Plus PCs And Prism Emulation
Microsoft made waves in the PC industry with the unveiling of new Arm-powered “Copilot Plus PCs,” which include updated Surface Laptop and tablet models. These devices feature an emulation layer called Prism, ensuring ...