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Microsoft officially announced the release of a new device-side small language model (SLM), Mu, specifically designed for the settings application in Windows 11 to create an intelligent AI agent. This marks a significant breakthrough in localized AI technology within operating system interactions. As a compact and efficient model, Mu runs through deep optimization on the neural processing unit (NPU), providing users with a low-latency, high-privacy natural language interaction experience. AIbase has compiled the highlights and industry impact of Mu, taking you on a journey to explore its features. Mu: Designed Specifically for Windows Settings

This morning, Microsoft officially announced its latest innovative small-parameter model, Mu. This model has only 330 million parameters, yet it can match the performance of Microsoft's previously released Phi-3.5-mini, while being just one-tenth the size of Phi-3.5-mini. More notably, Mu can achieve a response speed of over 100 tokens per second on offline NPU laptops, which is a rare breakthrough in the field of small-parameter models. A major highlight of the Mu model is its support for setting intelligent features in Windows.

Microsoft has announced the start of testing a new hands-free feature, "Hey, Copilot!". This feature will enable users to wake up the Copilot application through simple voice commands for voice interaction. The new function is currently being rolled out to some Windows Insider users, provided they update their Copilot application to version 1.25051.10.0 or higher. According to Microsoft's official blog, this hands-free activation

SoftBank Group Corp., the Japanese technology investment firm, announced it will acquire server-class chip designer Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion. This move marks another significant step in SoftBank's push into artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. Ampere Computing's major investors, including Oracle and Carlyle Group, also divested their stakes in the deal. Ampere focuses on multi...

Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered summarization feature within its Notepad app for Windows. Currently available in the Canary and Dev channels of the Windows Insider Program, this update aims to help users quickly grasp the core meaning of text. Users simply select the text they want summarized, right-click, and choose the 'Summarize' option. Notepad will then automatically generate a concise overview of the selected passage.

Tencent's AI assistant, Tencent Yuanbao, recently officially launched its desktop application, supporting both Windows and macOS operating systems, further expanding its services on the desktop. This desktop version is designed for work and study scenarios, aiming to help users reduce workload and improve efficiency. The desktop version retains the core functionalities of the mobile and web versions, allowing users to experience the same intelligent conversational capabilities. Users can utilize the full-fledged DeepSeek-R1 and the reasoning model Hunyuan T1 for in-depth thinking, and also leverage Deep...

Counterpoint has released its latest market research report indicating significant growth in the global PC market in 2024, with annual shipments expected to reach 253 million units, a 2.6% increase from 2023. This growth is mainly driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10 and the launch of the next generation of AI laptops. The report shows that in the fourth quarter of 2024, global PC shipments are expected to grow by 3.7% year-on-year, thanks to the consumer spending surge during the holiday season and the Chinese market.

Recently, Microsoft's research team launched an artificial intelligence technology known as the 'Large Action Model' (LAM), marking a new phase in the development of AI. Unlike traditional language models like GPT-4o, LAM can autonomously operate Windows applications, meaning AI can not only engage in conversation or provide suggestions but can actually perform tasks. The advantage of LAM lies in its ability to understand various user inputs, including text,

Since Microsoft first launched the C o p i l o t Plus laptop based on Arm architecture in June, there has been anticipation about whether the features of C o p i l o t Plus could be applied to desktop computers. Six months later, the upcoming mini PC from Microsoft will bring AI capabilities to Windows 11, such as smart reminders, click-to-do lists, and AI image generation and editing. These mini PCs are expected to help Microsoft compete with Apple's latest Mac.

Tencent announced today that its newly developed AI Smart Workspace ima.copilot (abbreviated as ima) is officially open to users in its Windows version. This product not only offers search capabilities but also answers user questions, creates text, and generates images, showcasing Tencent's in-depth exploration and technological strength in the field of artificial intelligence.