Microsoft unveiled **seven new homegrown AI models** as part of a push for “long term self-sufficiency,” making it one of today’s most significant General IT developments[1][3]. The move underscores how major tech firms are racing to reduce reliance on external AI providers and build more of their own model stack[1][3].

References:
1. https://www.geekwire.com
2. https://www.technewsworld.com
3. https://www.theinformation.com
4. https://techcrunch.com