Microsoft Build 2026 unveils AI models, Copilot super app, and Windows 11 overhaul

Microsoft’s Build 2026 conference began on June 2 in San Francisco, with the keynote starting at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT. According to sources cited by The Verge, Microsoft is expected to announce new AI models in Windows, a new reasoning model from Microsoft AI, and a Copilot “super app.” Additionally, sources indicate that Microsoft will reveal a new Windows 11 developer‑optimized experience featuring a distraction‑free environment with pre‑installed apps, tools, and scripts. The event also follows the recent announcement of the Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark. The conference aims to rebuild developer trust amid a major AI‑first shift across Microsoft’s platforms.