# Microsoft Had a 3-Year Head Start on AI. macOS Golden Gate Just Destroyed It

> Source: <https://au.pcmag.com/migrated-15175-windows-10/119763/microsoft-had-a-3-year-head-start-on-ai-macos-golden-gate-just-destroyed-it>
> Published: 2026-09-09 12:00:00+00:00

Microsoft launched desktop Copilot in 2023, but Golden Gate's seamless Siri integration, superior AI search, and practical tools prove Apple was playing the long game.

Microsoft beat Apple to the AI scene with the launch of desktop Copilot AI features in 2023 and Copilot+ PCs in 2024, but it has done little with that advantage. The full release of macOS Golden Gate is still …