Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect from Copilot, Windows 11 and AI agents

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference is set to take place from May 19 to 22, with a focus on AI and Copilot. The company has been investing heavily in AI, and it's likely that the conference will introduce new AI features that will eventually make their way into consumer products. Microsoft Build is typically a dry affair, but the company has used the conference to introduce new AI features in the past. The opening keynote, hosted by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CTO Kevin Scott, can be watched on the Build website or followed along with Engadget's liveblog. Microsoft is expected to touch on adding more AI to Windows 11, including introducing an agent into the Settings app that can make adjustments to your computer for you. The company is also expected to discuss its plans to introduce Copilot Vision, which allows the AI assistant to selectively see what you're doing and talk to you about it. Additionally, Microsoft may detail its new "Researcher" tool, which uses OpenAI's o3 reasoning model to perform research on your behalf. The company may also share updates on Azure, .NET, and GitHub at the conference. Overall, the conference will focus on software, with Microsoft's recent release of a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop.