Microsoft shares rise 1.4% on push for local AI on PCs
Microsoft shares were up about 1.4% to $529.97 around 10:25 a.m. ET Friday as it unveiled a package to run AI directly on PCs, including local models, tighter controls for desktop agents, and a premium Surface laptop.
m. ET Friday. The package combines local AI models, tighter controls on desktop agents and a premium Surface laptop. The pitch is simple: pu…