At the Build 2025 developer conference, Microsoft announced the launch of Windows AI Foundry, a new platform designed to simplify the creation, customization, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions on the Windows operating system. Built on the Windows Copilot Runtime, this platform aims to invent accessible, efficient, and scalable AI tools.
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Microsoft makes Post-Quantum Cryptography available for Windows Insiders
The company has introduced post-quantum cryptography (PQC) capabilities to Windows Insiders and Linux users, marking a major milestone in preparing for the post-quantum era. Microsoft is integrating PQC algorithms into its core systems, allowing organizations to experiment with and implement quantum-resistant solutions. This will protect sensitive data from situations such as “collect now, decrypt later” threat, that refers to attackers collecting encrypted data today with the hopes of decrypting it once quantum computers become powerful enough.
Microsoft expands Click to Do with App Actions on Windows 11
Microsoft has announced the introduction of App Actions on Windows, a new AI capability that can boost app engagement and increase feature discoverability. It solves one of the main problems facing developers - to tell the user what the application can do without interrupting their workflow. App Actions allow applications to contextually integrate into the operating system interface.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) support announced for Windows 11
At the Build 2025 developer conference, Microsoft announced native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Windows 11, making it easier to build apps and services that use agent-based AI technologies. MCP is an open standard designed to enable AI models to more effectively interact with data outside of specific apps or services. It facilitates the exchange of contextual information, allowing AI tools and agents to seamlessly use this data.
Microsoft Has Announced Edit – An Open-Source Console Text Editor for Windows
Microsoft has unveiled a new text editor for the Windows command line, named Edit. This tool is an open-source project, enabling developers and enthusiasts to build it from the source code. In the coming months, Edit will be introduced in Windows 11 Insider builds, before being integrated into stable versions of the operating system. The lightweight tool occupies less than 250 KB of disk space.
Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux
Microsoft has officially announced the open-sourcing of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), allowing developers and enthusiasts worldwide to download, build, and modify WSL from its source code, as well as contribute fixes, propose enhancements, and actively engage in the subsystem's ongoing development. The announcement was made during the Build 2025 Developer Conference.
Microsoft is removing the default Administrator account from Windows
Microsoft has announced a removal of the default Administrator account in Windows 11, which is being replaced with a new Administrator Protection feature. The new feature is designed to safeguard admin users while enabling them to perform essential tasks requiring elevated privileges.
