Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs — a feature available on Windows App SDK with a Windows Insider Experimental Channel build and Developer Mode turned on
Microsoft is reportedly testing its Copilot+ AI features on discrete GPUs rather than solely relying on NPUs, a shift that could broaden access to these capabilities. This experimental feature, available through a Windows App SDK build, requires users to enable Developer Mode and join the Windows Insider Experimental Channel. While not all Copilot+ features will be available, this move signals Microsoft's intent to expand local AI inferencing on Windows PCs, potentially benefiting users without NPU-equipped devices and desktop users. AI
IMPACT Microsoft's potential shift to using discrete GPUs for AI features could broaden access to Copilot+ capabilities beyond NPU-equipped devices.