AI News and Insights | Microsoft 365 Blog
Apr 13, 2026 · Read the latest news and insights about AI from Microsoft's team of experts at Microsoft 365 Blog.
Microsoft In-House AI Models: MAI Strategy vs OpenAI (2026)
Apr 4, 2026 · Microsoft dropped a bombshell on the AI industry on April 2, 2026, releasing three proprietary foundational models under its Microsoft AI (MAI) brand — signaling the clearest break yet …
Microsoft releases new AI models to expand further beyond OpenAI
Apr 2, 2026 · Microsoft is expanding its roster of in-house AI models, releasing a new speech-to-text system and making two existing models broadly available to developers for the first time.
Today we're announcing 3 new world class MAI models, available in ...
Apr 2, 2026 · You’ll see more models from us soon in Foundry and directly in Microsoft products and experiences. Consistent with our commitment to safe and responsible AI, these MAI models were …
Artificial Intelligence News - Windows Central
Apr 14, 2026 · Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-2-Efficient, a faster and cheaper AI image model designed to deliver photorealistic results at scale. Microsoft's former gaming and Xbox VP Ed Fries believes AI...
Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models
Apr 2, 2026 · Microsoft AI, the tech giant’s research lab, announced the release of three foundational AI models on Thursday that can generate text, voice, and images.
Meta and Microsoft announce sweeping job cuts amid AI shift - MSN
3 days ago · Meta and Microsoft announce sweeping job cuts amid AI shift Meta will cut 8,000 jobs and freeze 6,000 open roles, while Microsoft is offering buyouts to 7% of its U.S. workforce, marking its …
The Microsoft Cloud Blog | Build the future of your business with AI
4 days ago · Move from experimentation to impact with expert insights and guidance from a curated set of AI business resources, guides, and e-books. Get news, updates, and insights about Microsoft's …
Microsoft making first-ever move to cut workforce amid AI shift ...
4 days ago · Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to select employees, the company announced in a memo on Thursday, CNBC reported. The move is a first for Microsoft, as the tech industry at large …
Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami—but is AI …
2 days ago · Meta and Microsoft are the latest software companies to announce big cuts to their global workforce. Both companies are also making big investments in artificial intelligence (AI).