Microsoft has introduced several open source developments at its Build 2025 conference, signaling a broader commitment to enriching the developer experience. One highlight is Edit, their newly released text editing tool for Windows, designed to run seamlessly inside the command line environment.
By using the simple “edit” command, developers can quickly update files without leaving their workflow. Microsoft plans to roll out Edit by default through the Windows Insider Program starting this summer, aiming to streamline project tasks for software professionals.
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Alongside Edit, Microsoft open source will also make GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code open source by gradually moving its artificial intelligence features into the VS Code repository. This shift is expected to encourage contributions from a wider community, fostering more collaborative improvement.
Another substantial change is the Microsoft open source of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing anyone to access WSL’s code and adapt it to their specific needs. These moves collectively deepen Microsoft’s role in collaborative software, and they offer developers more freedom to customize their development environments.
Klarna, meanwhile, is advancing its own use of artificial intelligence in a different way. Leveraging systems powered by OpenAI, the financial service is reshaping its operations after discontinuing its contract with Salesforce and reducing its dependency on new hires by automating roles traditionally handled by humans.
Recent company reports highlight how AI efficiency is improving profitability, lifting revenue per employee to nearly double the previous year’s figure. The largest cost savings stem from transforming customer service with AI chatbots, although Klarna recently reinstated the choice for customers to consult with live agents when needed.
Earlier this year the Swedish fintech filed for a highly anticipated U.S. IPO, pausing those plans last month amid renewed market turbulence following new tariff announcements. Despite seeing revenue climb 13 percent to reach $701 million in the first quarter of 2025, Klarna has not committed to a new schedule for its public offering.
