Microsoft to Host Windows and Surface AI Event in San Francisco on Oct 7

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Microsoft has announced a Windows and Surface event scheduled for October 7th in San Francisco, its first major Windows event in over two years. The company describes it as a conversation about how local AI will shape the future of PCs. CEO Satya Nadella will attend alongside Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is also expected to appear, hinting at a possible focus on RTX Spark PCs. Details around products like the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra may also be revealed at the event.

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