AI Tools Apr 14, 2026

Microsoft MAI-Image-2-Efficient Cuts AI Image Cost 41%

Microsoft launched MAI-Image-2-Efficient on April 14, 2026, a distilled variant of its flagship image model with 41 percent cheaper output tokens and 22 percent faster generation on H100 hardware.

AI Apr 2, 2026

Microsoft Launches 3 In-House AI Models, Reducing OpenAI Dependence

Microsoft launched three in-house AI models on April 2, reducing its dependence on OpenAI. MAI-Image-2, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Transcribe-1 cover image generation, text-to-speech, and speech recognition.