Satya Nadella has said AI agents are replacing apps.
At Microsoft Build 2026, Satya Nadella declared that the era of manually opening apps and clicking menus is coming to an end. Instead, Microsoft is betting that AI agents will become our primary way to interact with computers. Satya Nadella showcased a shift toward “agent-first” computing, where software anticipates what you need rather than waiting for you to click a button. This vision moves computing away from static operating systems toward fluid, intelligent interfaces.
- Agent-First Vision: Microsoft aims to replace app-hopping with agents that navigate screens and services for you.
- Project Solara: A new hardware-software initiative built with Qualcomm to run these agents locally on devices.
- Just-in-Time UI: The interface changes dynamically based on what task the AI is currently helping you with.
- Natural Interaction: The goal is to talk to your computer like a colleague, not manage it like a technician.
👉 Why it matters: This is a shift in how we build software. If successful, developers will stop building “apps” and start building “capabilities” for AI to use.
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