Microsoft (MSFT) to Showcase AI Tools for PCs, Cloud at Developer Conference

Microsoft (MSFT) will outline new AI tools for PCs and cloud computing at its Build developer conference on June 2, 2026, as CEO Satya Nadella aims to make agentic AI safer for Windows’ 1 billion users. The keynote, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET in San Francisco, is expected to address growing demand for AI-driven software that automates everyday tasks. The push follows the rise of tools like OpenClaw, an open-source agentic AI popular in China that helped rival Apple sell Mac computers. Analysts say Microsoft will focus on securing such software for enterprise and consumer use. The company also plans to detail developer support for Nvidia’s new AI PC chip, unveiled June 1, which boosted shares of Microsoft and Dell Technologies. That chip targets premium laptops priced to compete with Apple’s high-end offerings, though analysts caution business adoption may lag. Investors will watch for updates on Microsoft’s proprietary AI models, which it seeks to position against OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Code in code completion.