Satya Nadella's annual developer conference. AI agents, Copilot, Azure, Windows.
Microsoft announced Windows 11 optimizations at Build 2026, adding native Linux command-line tools, WSL containers, an Intelligent Terminal, and simpler setups. It also released MAI-Thinking-1, a 35-billion-parameter reasoning model, among seven new in-house AI models focused on agents.
Microsoft opens Build 2026 with a sweeping slate of agent-focused announcements, including an in-house reasoning model, agent hardware, and Windows-native AI capabilities. The moves signal Redmond’s intent to own the infrastructure where autonomous AI workers operate.
Microsoft announced MAI-Thinking-1, its first advanced reasoning AI and flagship model, at Build 2026 as one of seven new in-house models. It marks an ambitious step as the company shifts toward independent development after renegotiating its OpenAI deal to loosen ties.
Microsoft announced optimizations to Windows 11 for developers at Build, including native Linux command-line utilities, WSL containers, an Intelligent Terminal, and simplified setup configurations. The updates deepen Linux integration to improve performance, reliability, and workflow consistency across environments.
