voice ai

Microsoft has quietly crossed a strategic threshold: after years of relying on partner models to power Copilot and other flagship services, the company has publicly unveiled its first fully in‑house AI models — MAI‑Voice‑1 and MAI‑1‑Preview — and immediately begun folding them into Copilot...

Microsoft has quietly crossed a strategic Rubicon: after years of leaning heavily on OpenAI’s frontier models to power Copilot, Bing, and other signature experiences, the company has publicly launched MAI‑Voice‑1 and MAI‑1‑preview, its first fully promoted in‑house foundation models — and...

Microsoft has quietly shipped its first fully in‑house AI models — MAI‑Voice‑1 and MAI‑1‑preview — marking a deliberate shift in strategy that reduces dependence on OpenAI’s stack and accelerates Microsoft’s plan to own more of the compute, models, and product surface area that power Copilot...

OpenAI’s highly anticipated corporate restructuring has been pushed off the immediate calendar as last‑ditch negotiations with Microsoft over API access, intellectual property (IP) rights and a disputed “AGI clause” remain unresolved, forcing a delay that could push the overhaul into next year...

Microsoft’s ambitious pursuit of AI dominance, epitomized by its Copilot suite of products, stands at a critical juncture amid an increasingly crowded and competitive landscape for artificial intelligence assistants. Bankrolled with billions in investment, integrated into Windows and the broader...

The enterprise rush to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) agents has surged, driven by the extraordinary advances in large language models (LLMs). Voice AI, once limited to clunky Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that left both callers and developers frustrated, now promises an entirely...

Imagine being able to change your computer’s brightness, switch power modes, or adjust system preferences simply by speaking—while knowing that your voice never leaves your device. This is no longer the stuff of sci-fi: with Mu, Microsoft’s new on-device artificial intelligence model, Windows 11...

OpenAI's recent update to ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) marks a significant leap toward more natural and human-like AI interactions. This enhancement introduces nuanced intonation, realistic cadence—including strategic pauses and emphasis—and a more accurate expression of emotions such as...

The transformation of work in the era of artificial intelligence is no longer just about asking ChatGPT for a clever quip or letting an algorithm summarize your crowded inbox. As voice AI quietly integrates into the workplace—from drafting doctor’s notes to transcribing meetings or even handling...

Voice AI is no longer a fringe curiosity reserved for science fiction buffs or futuristic tech expos. In offices and workplaces around the globe, artificial intelligence has quietly found its voice, embedding itself—often unseen—into the tools, workflows, and conversations that structure our...

Few events generate as much speculative energy in the tech world as a major AI model launch from a name like Elon Musk. The much-rumored arrival of Grok 3.5, the latest breakthrough from xAI, looks poised to reshape the artificial intelligence landscape—if the mounting leaks and insider signals...

Microsoft’s decision to integrate its Copilot AI assistant into the Xbox app marks a pivotal moment for both gaming and artificial intelligence. As the lines between productivity tools and entertainment platforms blur, this rollout is a showcase of Microsoft’s broader vision: making Copilot an...

In a year defined by the relentless integration of artificial intelligence into consumer technology, Soundcore’s recent demonstration at Microsoft Build 2025 stands out as a harbinger of audio innovation converging with advanced language processing. As hundreds of developers, tech press, and...

Fans of Microsoft’s Copilot AI on Windows 11 are in for a treat: recent developments, now rolling out to Windows Insiders, are about to streamline and enhance the way you interact with your artificial intelligence assistant. With the introduction of the Press to Talk feature, Copilot is finally...

In a move that signals the brisk acceleration of conversational AI adoption across enterprise landscapes, Twilio has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, unveiled prominently at the recent Twilio SIGNAL event in San Francisco. This alliance aims to blend Twilio’s robust...

The latest Microsoft Copilot release marks a significant expansion in AI-driven productivity for users across platforms, with updates that demonstrate not only technical evolution but also a clarity of focus on accessibility, global reach, and practical workflow enhancements. By systematically...

Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...

Microsoft Copilot’s Turbo Mode Signals a New Era for AI in the Modern Workplace When Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, called the latest Copilot update “the scaffolding” for his workday, it wasn’t just a throwaway line for a keynote. The April 24 announcement marked a pivotal shift in Microsoft’s...

Microsoft’s vision for a modern workplace has always revolved around accessibility, productivity, and seamless integration. With the latest major upgrade to Microsoft Copilot, the company raises the stakes, entering a new era for AI-powered digital workplaces. Far more than a simple smart...

A bold new era has arrived for Microsoft Copilot, as the company unveils a sweeping upgrade with human-agent collaboration at its center. Copilot, once a helpful AI that assisted with basic productivity tasks, is transforming into a dynamic digital partner equipped to reason, converse naturally...