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At an event on October 7th, the company says it will host a “conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC.”Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be in attendance, alongside Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri. Even Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will be appearing at the event, which suggests that RTX Spark PCs could be the main focus of this event. If that’s the case, don’t be surprised to hear more about the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra pricing and availability.Microsoft’s event invite. Image: MicrosoftI am also expecting Microsoft to focus on its quality improvements to Windows, and what’s coming next. I am not expecting a surprise announce of Windows 12, though.Microsoft last held a major Windows event in May 2024, to unveil new Arm-based Copilot Plus PCs and its renewed partnership with Qualcomm. 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Microsoft is scheduled to hold an event in San Francisco on October 7th to discuss the future direction of Windows and Surface devices. This gathering is framed around a central theme: exploring how local artificial intelligence will influence the next evolution of the personal computer. The event is expected to feature key leadership from Microsoft, including CEO Satya Nadella and Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri, alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, suggesting a potential focus on hardware such as RTX Spark PCs. Consequently, attendees can anticipate further details regarding the pricing and availability of products like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra.

The author, Tom Warren, who has covered Microsoft and technology for over two decades, anticipates that the discussion will concentrate on Microsoft's ongoing efforts to improve the quality of the Windows operating system and outline future technological developments. While expectations exist for improvements to the existing Windows ecosystem, there is no anticipation of a surprise announcement regarding the Windows 12 operating system itself. This event follows a period without a major Windows announcement, as Microsoft last held such an event in May 2024, and preceding that, in June 2021 when Windows 11 was unveiled. The upcoming discussion is situated within the context of the broader technological landscape, where the integration of local artificial intelligence is positioned as a critical determinant for the future of personal computing platforms.