Microsoft AI: New Coding Model & GitHub Copilot Boost

Microsoft plans to release new artificial intelligence models next week. These will include a coding model designed to enhance GitHub Copilot. The company is also introducing models for transcription, reasoning, speech, and images. This move signals Microsoft's strategy to reduce its reliance on partners like OpenAI. Microsoft shares rose nearly 3% following this news. The company has previously used AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google for its GitHub Copilot tool. Now, Microsoft is looking to strengthen its own AI products, especially as other AI coding tools, like Anthropic's Claude Code, gain popularity. The bottom line is Microsoft is actively working to develop cutting-edge AI independently.