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NewsGitHub Copilot multi-agent desktop app

GitHub Unveils Copilot App for Multi-Agent Software Development

GitHub on Monday unveiled a new desktop application centered on what it called an "AI agent development environment" at the Microsoft Build 2026 conference. thelec.net

LaunchMicrosoft Intelligent Terminal AI-powered tool

Hands on with Intelligent Terminal, an AI-powered Windows Terminal

Microsoft has created an open-source fork of Windows Terminal called "Intelligent Terminal," and it allows you to use AI directly inside Terminal without... bleepingcomputer.com

NewsNHS AI tools rollout for staff

500,000 NHS staff to get new artificial intelligence tools to help free up more time for patients

More than half a million NHS staff are being given access to new artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could free up an average of 2 days every month from... einnews.com

LaunchGitHub Spec Kit open-source AI coding toolkit

GitHub unveils Spec Kit to enhance AI coding with spec-first approach

The open-source toolkit forces AI coding agents to plan before they build, integrating with over 30 tools including Copilot and Claude Code. cryptobriefing.com

NewsMicrosoft MAI models review

I Tested All 4 of Microsoft's New AI Models. Here's the Brutal Truth

Microsoft says its new MAI models revealed at Build 2026 are the future. After testing them, I'm not convinced they're ready for that spotlight. uk.pcmag.com

OpinionMicrosoft AI product performance

Has Microsoft Lost Its Mojo (Again)?

Microsoft's AI products aren't selling, and Github's been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in... wired.com

NewsGitHub Copilot custom model endpoints

GitHub Copilot turns custom model access into a startup opportunity

GitHub Copilot's support for custom endpoints gives enterprises more control over model choice, billing and security. It also opens a new distribution. startupfortune.com

NewsGitHub Copilot features/billing

GitHub adds new Copilot features as usage-based billing takes effect

A desktop app and a new collaborative work surface could boost developer productivity, but enterprises will need stronger governance and ROI metrics as AI... infoworld.com

Newsenterprise AI agents

Microsoft's AI Futurist explains how he uses Copilot — and the real-world problems enterprises are solving with agents

In terms of the agents you build, Bayer put up its own agent system on Foundry, and now it has 20000 of its own employees on it. venturebeat.com

NewsAI pricing/enterprise tools

Anthropic’s AI services are too expensive, says Microsoft AI head

The company is reportedly in the process of cancelling subscriptions to Claude Code for many of its engineers. cio.com

NewsMicrosoft in-house AI models

After investing $13 billion in OpenAI, Microsoft unveils cheaper in-house AI models

Microsoft is trying to turn its massive AI investments into lower-cost models of its own, CNBC reported. What's happening? According to CNBC, the company... tech.yahoo.com

LaunchAI agent architecture/developer tools

Building AI agents and copilots with Confluent, Airy and Apache Flink

Go inside Airy's real-time copilot architecture to see how IBM Confluent, Apache Flink and governed data streams ground LLMs in fresh context—helping... ibm.com

Launche-commerce AI copilot platform

Agentic AI Co-pilot Platforms

Kopa Co-pilot - Kopa.ai, a Vilnius-based startup, launched Kopa Co-pilot, an agentic AI platform designed to function as an operating system for e-commerce... trendhunter.com

Researchagentic AI security/red teaming

Updating the taxonomy of failure modes in agentic AI systems: What a year of red teaming taught us

A surge in real-world attacks against agentic AI systems is reshaping how we think about risk. Based on 12 months of red teaming, this update introduces... microsoft.com

LaunchMicrosoft Scout AI assistant

Microsoft launches Scout AI assistant to automate workplace tasks

Microsoft launches Scout, an autonomous AI assistant that manages workplace tasks, schedules meetings, and coordinates projects across applications. americanbazaaronline.com

NewsMicrosoft enterprise AI agents

With ‘Autopilots,’ Microsoft Delivers Enterprise-Grade AI Agents Tapping OpenClaw

Autopilots increase the level of AI autonomy and automation. Build event also places major focus on agentic AI development -- and controls -- at the... cloudwars.com

NewsMicrosoft homegrown AI models

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) To Launch Homegrown AI Model Suite At Annual Build Developer Conference

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), which carries an upside potential of 24.4% and strong hedge fund and Wall Street backing, is moving to prove it can. foreignpolicyjournal.com

NewsMicrosoft AI strategy overview

Microsoft wants the spotlight

Microsoft announced a lineup of AI models and tools this week that it hopes will hook users—and allow it to outgrow its dependence on AI competitors. techbrew.com

LaunchAI platform for accounting/CPA firms

Suralink Launches Comprehensive AI Platform Plus Integrations with Claude and Copilot

Suralink's Agent Library includes five powerful new agents that enable firm and client users to deliver their most efficient engagements ever. cpapracticeadvisor.com

NewsGitHub Copilot usage-based pricing

GitHub Copilot users get a rude awakening as new AI pricing goes into effect

GitHub Copilot's internal estimator suggests some users could pay hundreds more under a usage-based AI pricing model that went into effect this week. businessinsider.com