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Microsoft's MAI models moving to devices from cloud
Microsoft is set to announce a shift in its AI strategy, moving from cloud-based services to on-device processing at an upcoming event in San Francisco. This transition will feature hardware such as the Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark. The company launched seven MAI models in mid-2026, including MAI-Thinking-1, which are built with traceable data and integrated into enterprise workflows. Microsoft claims competitive performance and pricing, though these benchmarks are self-reported.
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