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Microsoft tests Copilot+ AI features on discrete GPUs, expanding access

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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.

RANK_REASON This is a report on an experimental feature for an existing product, not a new product launch or core AI research.

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Microsoft tests Copilot+ AI features on discrete GPUs, expanding access

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  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…

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