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May 26, 2026

Windows 12 at Build 2026: What to expect

Microsoft Build 2026 will occur on June 2 and 3 at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, featuring a keynote by CEO Satya Nadella. The event targets AI developers and enterprise teams, emphasizing a hands-on experience. In-person tickets are priced at ,099, while the keynote and select sessions will be streamed live for free. Although there is speculation about Windows 12, Microsoft has not officially confirmed its release, with reports indicating that 2027 may be the earliest for any announcement. Current initiatives include Windows K2, aimed at improving Windows 11's performance and reliability. Build 2026 is expected to cover topics such as native Windows development with WinUI 3, on-device AI capabilities, security for AI applications, and enhancements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). In-person attendance will be limited, and visa support is available for international attendees.

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August 6, 2025

Microsoft brings OpenAI’s smallest open model to Windows users

Microsoft has integrated OpenAI’s GPT model, gpt-oss-20b, into its Windows AI Foundry platform, allowing Windows 11 users to access advanced AI capabilities from their desktops. The model is optimized for agentic tasks and is compatible with consumer PCs and laptops with a minimum of 16GB of VRAM. gpt-oss-20b is a text-only model with a 53% hallucination rate on OpenAI’s PersonQA benchmark. Microsoft plans to extend its availability to macOS and other devices, and both gpt-oss-20b and its predecessor will be accessible through Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry and Amazon’s AWS.

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August 6, 2025

Microsoft makes OpenAI’s new open model available on Windows

OpenAI has released a new, free, and open GPT model called gpt-oss-20b, which can run on personal computers. Microsoft is facilitating its integration for Windows users through the Windows AI Foundry, with plans to extend support to macOS. The model requires a PC or laptop with at least 16GB of VRAM and is optimized for code execution and tool utilization. Microsoft has pre-optimized the model for local inference, indicating potential future support for more devices. This is the first instance of an OpenAI model running locally on Windows, coinciding with Amazon's adoption of the new open-weight GPT-OSS models for its cloud services.