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Windows Latest reports Microsoft plans to remove the new Outlook's Copilot theme feature globally in mid-to-late October 2026 across Windows, macOS, and Outlook.com. It let Copilot generate full visual themes from prompts or presets.....
Microsoft plans to move its self-developed Azure Maia AI chip from the lab to the main stage. Executive Gursky stated that starting in 2027, Maia will be deployed at a multi-gigawatt scale, making it the primary inference system across all product lines. The current Maia200 is already running in the US, Europe, and Australia for Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Foundry, with full integration expected by year-end. CEO Nadella called this our biggest bet on...
Microsoft launched its third-generation self-developed AI chip Maia300, with plans for production in 2027. The chip aims to become the main AI inference system for its products and services. It focuses on improving cloud AI inference performance and energy efficiency, optimizing long context, low-latency conversations, and multi-step agent tasks. Scott Guthrie, Executive Vice President of Microsoft Cloud, stated that compared to leading GPUs, its token delivery per megawatt is expected to increase by 40%, and the rack-level token throughput also improves under a 96 accelerator configuration.
Microsoft introduces features such as task delegation, Office document in-place editing, and interactive reports to Copilot Notebooks, advancing its evolution from an AI information organization tool to an intelligent workspace for executable tasks. The updates, based on Microsoft's October 2026 information, are being rolled out in phases through the Frontier Preview Program. This tool integrates documents, emails, and meeting records, and can answer questions, generate study guides, and create audio summaries based on the material; after the update, users can delegate tasks to Copil
Microsoft is reportedly planning to adjust the distribution of Copilot benefits, with plans to remove the restriction that only the primary subscriber can use it. This would allow Microsoft 365 Family and Premium primary subscribers to share Copilot and AI features with up to five family members. According to Neowin, after the adjustment, the primary subscriber would also be able to manage AI access for minor family members. Currently, Microsoft's official support page still states that this feature is reserved for the primary subscriber.