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Microsoft Unveils AI Models and Agentic Hardware at Build 2026
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Why it matters
- →Microsoft's new AI models and agentic hardware mark a shift towards independence from OpenAI.
- →The Majorana 2 quantum chip could accelerate the timeline for practical quantum computing.
- →Microsoft's developments position its platforms as central to the future of agentic AI.
At Build 2026, Microsoft unveiled a suite of AI advancements, including seven new in-house models and its first always-on agent, Microsoft Scout. Built on OpenClaw, Scout operates within Teams to automate tasks like scheduling. The company also showcased the Majorana 2 quantum chip, which boasts a 1,000x reliability improvement, hinting at faster quantum computing progress. These moves signal Microsoft's intent to lead in AI innovation, positioning its platforms as key players in the agentic AI era.
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