Microsoft2026-10-08 01:46:30Microsoft lays out a hybrid AI plan for Windows, with Copilot set to act directly on PCsMicrosoft has unveiled a Windows "hybrid intelligence" plan that would let AI agents carry out tasks directly on a computer, provided the user grants permission. Under the setup, Copilot would be able to read local files and recent activity, then perform actions such as organizing files, troubleshooting issues, and writing code. In Microsoft’s demo, the system gathered tax documents, renamed files, bundled attachments, and drafted an email to an accountant. The company said the architecture relies on local and cloud AI working together. Copilot handles the request, while Windows provides access to files and execution capabilities. Some jobs can run on-device, which cuts cloud token usage and keeps sensitive data local, while tasks that need stronger reasoning can still be sent to cloud models. To support this approach, Microsoft said it compressed its 137-billion-parameter coding model, MAI Code 1.1 Flash, to 53GB so it can run on high-performance PCs equipped with RTX Spark. GitHub Copilot will also use HydraFusion to choose between local and cloud models automatically. Microsoft has also introduced the MXC security sandbox, which is now generally available, while the new Copilot abilities are due to roll out to Copilot+ PCs in the coming months.250
Ghost2026-10-05 18:13:20Ghost raises $11 million in seed round and unveils a personal AI computerGhost, a company focused on personal AI computers, has raised $11 million in seed funding and has now come out of stealth mode. At the same time, it introduced a product built around the idea of personal AI ownership. The company says the device is designed to give users more privacy and control over how AI is used. According to Crypto Briefing, that positioning could challenge AI models that rely on the cloud. The announcement ties Ghost’s financing and product debut together, putting its privacy-first approach at the center of its market pitch.350
ChainCatcher2026-09-09 00:54:48DIGITIMES says mature-node chip tightness may last beyond 2028According to a report cited by ChainCatcher from DIGITIMES, companies in IC design and the broader semiconductor sector broadly expect the current supply-demand tightness in mature-node chips to last longer than previously anticipated. A common industry view is that chipmakers and customers will still be competing aggressively for production capacity through at least 2028, with price increases potentially becoming a normal feature of the market during that period. Some opinions cited in the report go even further, saying supply and demand for mature-node chips may still not return to a stable balance by 2030. People in the IC design industry also said end-market conditions are not especially strong overall at the moment. Instead, the main pressure is coming from cloud AI demand, which has reached a very large scale and is still expanding.920
Erik Voorhees2026-08-24 15:40:45Erik Voorhees says the ROI on local AI hardware is getting worseShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees said the return on investment for local AI hardware is becoming less attractive, pointing to a $20,000 Mac Studio as an example during a discussion with Kain Warwick and Taylor Monahan. The conversation focused on the economic trade-offs facing individuals and companies that are considering buying high-performance on-premise AI computing equipment. According to Voorhees, the rapid rise of cloud-based AI services and the faster pace of hardware iteration are making it harder to justify expensive local machines for AI workloads. In his view, the cost recovery case for buying premium local hardware is weakening as cloud offerings improve and new devices arrive more quickly. The remarks were cited in a post referenced as coming from @laurashin.580
