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Microsoft tests Copilot+ AI on discrete GPUs, expanding access beyond NPUs

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Microsoft is reportedly testing its Copilot+ AI features on discrete GPUs rather than exclusively relying on NPUs, a move that could broaden access to AI capabilities on Windows PCs. This experimental feature, available through the Windows App SDK for Insiders, allows AI models like Phi Silica to run on NVIDIA RTX GPUs. The shift aims to expand the user base for Windows AI features beyond NPU-equipped devices, potentially addressing slower-than-expected AI PC adoption and market challenges. AI

IMPACT Expands access to AI features on Windows PCs, potentially increasing adoption and differentiating Windows 11.

RANK_REASON This is a software feature update and testing of existing hardware for AI capabilities, not a new model release or core research.

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Microsoft tests Copilot+ AI on discrete GPUs, expanding access beyond NPUs

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    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 experimenting with Windows AI features on non-Copilot devices, finally allowing AI features to run on discrete GPUs. This move expands its user base and gives more users access to Windows 11 local AI capabilities.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs — a feature avail… Microsoft is experimenting with Windows AI features o

    Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs — a feature avail… Microsoft is experimenting with Windows AI features on non-Copilot devices, finally allowing AI features to run on discrete GPUs. This move expands its user base and gives m…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/microsoft-is-reportedl…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · winbuzzer ·

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/06/15/micro soft-tests-phi-silica-for-windows-ai-on-nvidia-gpus-xcxwbn/ Microsoft is testing Phi Silica local AI models on Nvidia RT

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/06/15/micro soft-tests-phi-silica-for-windows-ai-on-nvidia-gpus-xcxwbn/ Microsoft is testing Phi Silica local AI models on Nvidia RTX GPUs for Windows PCs, widening options while keeping support experimental and developer-gated. # AI # PhiSilica # Wind…

  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · tomshw ·

    💡 Copilot+ might not be tied to NPUs: Microsoft opens up to discrete GPUs, a glimmer that could change the future of AI PCs. #CopilotPlus #AI 🔗 http

    💡 Copilot+ potrebbe non restare legato alle NPU: Microsoft apre alle GPU discrete, uno spiraglio che può cambiare il futuro dei PC AI. # CopilotPlus # AI 🔗 https://www. tomshw.it/hardware/copilot-ai- prova-le-gpu-dedicate-npu-meno-cruciali

    LINKS tomshw.it/…/copilot-ai-prova-le-gpu-dedic…

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