Microsoft unveils new AI models and agent platform at Build, signaling shift after OpenAI split

At the Build developer conference, Microsoft announced a suite of AI products, including its first reasoning model, a cybersecurity tool and a new line of autonomous agents called Autopilots. The rollout marks the company’s effort to expand its AI portfolio after parting ways with OpenAI earlier this year while keeping Azure as the startup’s primary cloud partner. Executives highlighted lower‑cost alternatives to OpenAI’s offerings and emphasized security, enterprise compliance and in‑house development as the pillars of Microsoft’s next‑generation AI strategy. Read more