Windows 11 now supports advanced AI-powered tools with expanded support beyond Snapdragon X devices.
The update includes smart photo editing, settings automation, and improved productivity integrations.
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot+ to help users perform tasks using natural language. The update introduces a Settings Agent that lets users control system preferences with text input. Other features include enhanced Snipping Tool capabilities, AI relighting in the Photos app, and productivity suggestions. Snapdragon X laptops receive the update first, followed by Intel and AMD devices.
AI tools such as Google Veo are allowing creators to build entire films using text-based prompts.
This revolutionizes production cycles and raises questions about copyright, originality, and creative ownership.
Filmmakers have started using tools like Veo and Runway Gen-3 to create entire scenes with just AI. These tools simulate lighting, camera movement, and actors using text instructions. The result is faster production, lower costs, and minimal crew requirements. However, many in the film industry are concerned about job loss and legal issues regarding AI-generated content.
The acquisition strengthens Google’s enterprise AI tools and poses competition to GitHub Copilot and AWS CodeWhisperer.
Windsurf’s research and leadership team will integrate directly into Google’s AI development divisions.
Google confirmed its acquisition of Windsurf, a startup known for autonomous code generation. This move boosts the power of Gemini’s coding functions for both individuals and enterprise use. The Windsurf team will join Google's AI branch, accelerating product innovation. Industry experts see this as a direct challenge to Microsoft’s lead in AI-assisted programming.
The agreement focuses on using AI tools like ChatGPT to assist government employees and agencies.
This comes alongside US funding efforts that awarded OpenAI and xAI major defense-related contracts.
The UK government is partnering with OpenAI to bring AI into daily governmental workflows. ChatGPT will be used for summarizing documents, drafting policies, and automating routine communication. In parallel, the US awarded major contracts to OpenAI and xAI to explore military AI uses. These moves mark a broader global trend toward embedding AI into state functions.