An interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, plans to make Windows a safer OS to run AI agents, and more (Joanna Stern/The New Things)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra powered by Nvidia RTX, emphasizing the importance of the device in enabling Windows to run AI agents more efficiently. Nadella also addresses concerns about the safety of Windows, stating that the company is committed to making the operating system safer for users. The interview also touches on Nadella's vision for the future of Windows, including the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities, and the expansion of the operating system's ecosystem to include more diverse applications and devices.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra powered by Nvidia…: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra powered by Nvidia RTX.
Nadella emphasizes the importance of the device in enabling Windows to run AI agents more…: Nadella emphasizes the importance of the device in enabling Windows to run AI agents more efficiently.
Nadella addresses concerns about the safety of Windows, stating that the company is commi…: Nadella addresses concerns about the safety of Windows, stating that the company is committed to making the operating system safer for users.
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