Top Announcements from Microsoft Build 2025 and Google I/O 2025

Written with the help of Research assisstant: Perplexity.ai

Epic Week for AI!

Microsoft Build 2025 took place from May 19 to May 22, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center while Google I/O 2025 was held concurrently, starting on May 19, 2025, in Mountain View, California. Both Microsoft Build 2025 and Google I/O 2025 showcased major advancements in AI, developer tools, and platform capabilities.

Here’s a brief summary of the most significant announcements from each event. While these highlights capture the key moments, there’s a wealth of exciting details to explore further. It’s safe to say that, by all accounts, This has been an incredible week for AI innovation. Very exciting indeed!

Microsoft Build 2025: Key Announcements

AI Agents and Copilot Expansion

Multi-agent systems are now available in Copilot Studio, allowing organizations to build complex workflows where AI agents can delegate tasks to each other. This is supported by the new Microsoft 365 Agent Builder, Azure AI Agents Service, and Azure Fabric.
Copilot Studio gains “Agent Flows,” integrating automation tools directly into the agent-building experience, streamlining how developers create and orchestrate AI agents.

Natural Language Web (NLWeb)

Microsoft introduced NLWeb, a project to turn any website into an agentic app by providing natural language interfaces, making AI-powered search and interaction accessible with minimal code.

Windows AI Foundry

The Windows 11 Copilot Runtime has been rebranded as Windows AI Foundry, focusing on local model selection, optimization, and deployment. A local version for Mac was also announced, broadening AI development across platforms.

Open Source Initiatives

Microsoft is open-sourcing the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and plans to open source the GitHub Copilot Chat Extension for VSCode, inviting broader community collaboration.

Security and Identity

Expansion of Microsoft Entra, Defender for Cloud, and Purview, now embedded into Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio, with Entra Agent ID introduced to manage agent identities securely across platforms.

SQL Server 2025 Preview

SQL Server 2025 is now in public preview, featuring built-in AI and vector search capabilities for more intelligent data handling.

AI Model Ecosystem

Microsoft announced support for a vast array of AI models (10,000+), including Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini from xAI, available in Azure Foundry, and introduced a Model Router for easier model selection.

Hardware Updates

New, smaller, and more affordable Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices were unveiled, with speculation about further hardware announcements during the event.

Notable Keynote Appearances

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI founder Elon Musk appeared via video, highlighting partnerships and the integration of third-party models into Microsoft’s AI ecosystem.

Google I/O 2025: Key Announcements

Gemini AI Model Advances

Google unveiled significant improvements to its Gemini 2.5 AI models, aiming to make products across the ecosystem more intelligent and personalized, with a focus on actionable AI features.

AI Mode for Search

AI Mode is rolling out to Search for all U.S. users, bringing advanced generative AI capabilities directly to mainstream search experiences.

Google Beam

Google introduced “Beam,” a new AI-powered tool or platform (details emerging), designed to enhance productivity and collaboration, leveraging Gemini’s latest capabilities.

Android XR Glasses

Google announced Android XR (extended reality) glasses, signaling a major push into wearable AI and immersive computing experiences10.

AI Agents for Everyone

Google showcased new tools enabling users—developers and non-developers alike—to create their own AI-powered applications and agents, democratizing access to advanced AI functionalities.

Deep Search and AI for Creators

Enhanced deep search features powered by Gemini, and new subscription-based AI functionalities aimed at businesses and creators, were introduced to help users leverage AI for content creation and advanced workflows.

Quick Comparison Table by Announcement Type

Feature/Announcement	Microsoft Build 2025	Google I/O 2025
Flagship AI Model	Multi-agent Copilot, Azure AI Agents	Gemini 2.5
Major Platform Update	Windows AI Foundry, Copilot Studio Agent Flows	AI Mode for Search
Open Source News	WSL, Copilot Chat Extension	N/A
Hardware Highlights	New Surface Pro & Laptop	Android XR Glasses
Notable AI Tools	NLWeb, Model Router, Entra Agent ID	Google Beam, Deep Search
Developer Empowerment	10,000+ models, open agentic web	Tools for building custom AI agents
Security/Identity	Entra, Defender for Cloud, Purview integration	N/A

Both events made clear that AI agents, open development, and seamless integration across devices and platforms are shaping the future of technology in 2025.

Microsoft Build 2025 videos:

Microsoft Build 2025 | Satya Nadella Opening Keynote (May 20, 2025) — The full opening keynote covering major AI and developer announcements:
Microsoft Build 2025 | Day 1 Keynote — Another full session with detailed demos and updates
Microsoft Build 2025 | Day 2 Keynote — Follow-up keynote with deeper dives
Microsoft Build 2025 Keynote: Everything Revealed, in 14 Minutes — A concise summary of key announcements
The Verge: Microsoft Build event in 15 minutes
Microsoft Build 2025: Reimagining the Software Development Lifecycle with AI

Here are several non-official Google I/O 2025 recap videos from provide independent analysis, condensed highlights:

CNET: “Google I/O 2025 Keynote Replay: CNET Reacts Android, Gemini, and More”
CNET’s editors break down and react to all the major announcements, including Gemini, Android XR, and new AI features.
The Verge: “Google I/O 2025 keynote in 32 minutes”
A condensed, third-party summary of the full keynote, highlighting the biggest news and product demos from the event.
Watch here
YouTube Playlist: “The Best of Google I/O 2025: Keynotes, Demos, and More”
A curated playlist featuring various highlights, demos, and recaps from creators and tech outlets.
Microsoft Build 2025| The main Highlights – from Plain Concepts

These sources provide independent analysis, condensed highlights, and diverse perspectives on Google I/O 2025’s key announcements.

Epic Week for AI!

Microsoft Build 2025: Key Announcements

Google I/O 2025: Key Announcements

Quick Comparison Table by Announcement Type

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