Microsoft Build 2025 is just around the corner, running from May 19 to 22, and it’s set to deliver major announcements across AI, Copilot, Azure, and more. This year’s focus? Major AI upgrades across Copilot, Azure, and possibly brand-new model announcements. The keynotes will stream online for free, and developers are expecting serious breakthroughs.
Last year, Microsoft surprised the world by embedding Copilot into Teams and rolling out AI-powered PCs. It also introduced mixed reality tools for Meta Quest headsets. This year’s lineup is expected to push even further into automation and generative AI.
Copilot will likely lead the way again. Microsoft recently increased prices for Windows 365, Office 365, and Microsoft 365. Now, many expect the company to justify those hikes by launching advanced AI features for everyday users and enterprise teams alike.
Reports suggest Copilot is gaining “agentic” features. That means it could soon handle PC tasks by itself—like managing files or adjusting settings—without user input. Leaks have pointed to a new Action button inside the Windows Copilot interface. Clicking it might trigger useful daily tasks, reducing time spent on routine actions.
Beyond Copilot, Microsoft is preparing a backup strategy. Sources say the company is testing AI models from Meta, Anthropic, xAI, and DeepSeek. This comes as its partnership with OpenAI faces mounting pressure. These alternate models could power future versions of Copilot or new Microsoft tools altogether.
At the same time, Microsoft has been developing its own family of AI models, known as MAI. Insiders say these models rival GPT-4 in performance. If true, they could soon be available to developers through Azure’s API. Build 2025 may be the perfect stage for that announcement.
Meanwhile, attention is also shifting to Microsoft’s custom AI chips. The Azure Maia 100, launched last year, helped reduce reliance on Nvidia’s GPUs. Now, all eyes are on a potential successor—Maia 2. Industry chatter suggests chipmaker Marvell is already building it.
If Maia 2 debuts at Build, it could mark a big leap for Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. A new AI chip would help Azure run more efficiently and support the growing demand for enterprise-scale AI.
With new tools, upgraded AI models, and expanded hardware in the pipeline, Microsoft Build 2025 promises to be a pivotal event. Developers, founders, and enterprise teams should tune in—it’s clear Microsoft is planning more than just incremental updates.
