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Devs can now tap Microsoft Edge to power AI web apps


Microsoft is launching new APIs for Edge, its web browser, to let developers incorporate AI functionality into web apps using models built into Edge.

Microsoft’s move suggests that it’s keen to offer a competitor — one that might sway devs to its side. Small models have the advantage of being more efficient, however, particularly on less powerful hardware like that found in laptops and mobile devices. “These experimental APIs are intended as potential web standards and will work across platforms, browsers, and with other AI models,” writes Microsoft in a press release provided to TechCrunch.

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