Microsoft’s first advanced reasoning AI is here

Microsoft unveiled a suite of in‑house AI models at Build 2026, highlighting the flagship MAI-Thinking-1. The company describes it as a medium‑sized model that matches leading models on key software engineering benchmarks. The rollout signals Microsoft’s shift toward self‑developed AI after renegotiating its partnership with OpenAI.

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