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AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint


Microsoft wants to make it easier for developers to build AI-powered apps on Windows devices, so it's introducing a new suite of dev tools.

Still, by providing resources to make it easier to build AI software on the tech giant’s flagship operating system, Microsoft aims to foster a flourishing ecosystem at the expense of rivals. Windows AI Foundry will also keep these components up to date as new devices are released, Microsoft says, and deliver tools designed to simplify the process of prepping models. “Foundry Local will automatically detect device hardware — CPU, GPU, and NPU — and list compatible models for developers to try,” Microsoft writes.

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