Microsoft Heralds AI PC Era by Introducing Copilot+ PCs with Top Brands
At a special event on May 21, 2024 (PH Time), held at its new campus,
Microsoft Corporation introduced the world to Copilot+ PCs, a
new category of Windows PCs designed for AI. Copilot+ PCs represent the
fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs ever built.
These PCs feature powerful new AI processors capable of an astonishing 40+
TOPS (trillion operations per second), all-day battery life, and access to the
most advanced AI models, promising capabilities that surpass any other PC on
the market.
Additionally, these cutting-edge devices come equipped with innovative
features like Recall, which helps users effortlessly find and remember
content on their PC; Cocreator, which allows near real-time AI image
generation and editing directly on the device; and Live Captions, which
translates audio from over 40 languages into English in real-time. These
advanced features are housed within sleek, lightweight devices from
Microsoft Surface and partners such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and
Samsung. Pre-orders are available now, with the first Copilot+ PCs launching
on June 18, starting at $999.
Revolutionary Architecture and Performance
The Copilot+ PCs boast an all-new system architecture that integrates the
CPU, GPU, and a high-performance Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This
architecture, enhanced by large language models (LLMs) running in the Azure
Cloud and small language models (SLMs), enables unprecedented performance
levels. Copilot+ PCs are up to 20 times more powerful and 100 times more
efficient for running AI workloads, delivering industry-leading AI
acceleration. They outperform Apple’s MacBook Air 15” by up to 58% in
sustained multithreaded performance, while also offering all-day battery
life.
For instance, Copilot+ PCs can provide up to 22 hours of local video
playback or 15 hours of web browsing on a single charge, which is 20% more
battery life for local video playback than the MacBook Air 15”.
Enhanced App Performance and Security
Windows on Copilot+ PCs offers an unmatched implementation of apps on the
fastest chips, beginning with Qualcomm. These PCs support more native Arm64
experiences than ever, including Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, and OneNote, as well as other popular apps
like Chrome, Spotify, Zoom, WhatsApp, Adobe Photoshop, and more. A new
powerful emulator, Prism, ensures that all apps run smoothly, whether native
or emulated.
Security is a top priority for Copilot+ PCs. Each device comes with the
Microsoft Pluton Security processor enabled by default, alongside several
new security features and updates to Windows 11, ensuring users can maintain
their security with ease. Personalized privacy controls are also built in,
giving users control over their data and privacy.
Unleashing Powerful AI Experiences
Copilot+ PCs leverage advanced processors and multiple state-of-the-art AI
models to deliver a range of powerful, locally run AI experiences. This
local processing reduces latency, costs, and privacy concerns, enhancing
productivity, creativity, and communication.
Recall
Recall addresses the common frustration of locating previously seen content
on a PC. By organizing information based on relationships and associations
unique to each user’s experiences, Recall enables users to find what they’re
looking for quickly and intuitively. This feature utilizes a personal
semantic index built and stored entirely on the device, ensuring that
snapshots remain private and under the user's control.
Cocreator
Cocreator enhances creative workflows by integrating AI-powered image
creation and editing directly into Windows. Users can combine ink strokes
with text prompts to generate new images in near real-time, iterating and
refining their artwork with powerful diffusion-based algorithms. This
feature is integrated into creative applications like Paint and Photos,
allowing for continuous creativity and innovation.
Innovative AI Experiences
Microsoft has partnered with leading applications to bring new AI-powered
experiences to Copilot+ PCs. Adobe’s flagship apps like Photoshop,
Lightroom, and Express are available now, with Illustrator and Premiere Pro
arriving this summer. These applications benefit from the full performance
advantages of Copilot+ PCs, optimizing AI processes for the NPU.
Other notable applications include DaVinci Resolve Studio, CapCut, Cephable,
LiquidText, and djay Pro, each leveraging the NPU to deliver enhanced,
AI-driven functionalities.
Live Captions
Live Captions provide real-time translation of audio from over 40 languages
into English, making content more accessible. This feature operates offline
and is integrated across all Copilot+ PCs, ensuring users can communicate
and understand content more effectively.
Windows Studio Effects
Windows Studio Effects enhance user appearance and audio during virtual
interactions. Features include Portrait Light, creative filters, Eye Contact
Teleprompter, voice focus, and portrait blur, all accessible via Quick
Settings.
Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion
Every Copilot+ PC includes Copilot, a personal AI agent that is easily
accessible via a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard. Copilot offers a
streamlined, powerful design that integrates the most advanced AI models,
including the latest GPT-4o from OpenAI, enabling natural voice
conversations and more.
Advancing AI Responsibly
Microsoft is committed to developing ethical, safe, and secure AI. The
company’s responsible AI principles guide the development of new features,
ensuring alignment with Microsoft's standards for ethical AI use.
Copilot+ PCs: Available Soon
Microsoft has collaborated with leading OEMs such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP,
Lenovo, and Samsung, as well as its Surface team, to deliver Copilot+ PCs,
launching on June 18. These devices, starting at $999, offer powerful AI
experiences and top-tier performance.
The new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro exemplify this innovation. The
Surface Laptop features razor-thin bezels, a brilliant touchscreen display,
AI-enhanced camera, premium audio, and a haptic touchpad, with options for a
13.8” or 15” display. The Surface Pro, a flexible 2-in-1 laptop, introduces
an optional OLED with HDR display and a new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard,
designed for both attached and detached use.
Availability from Top Brands
Acer: Swift 14 AI with a 2.5K touchscreen and AI-enhanced features.
ASUS: Vivobook S 15 with Snapdragon X Elite Platform, AI
enhancements, and a sleek design.
Dell: Five new Copilot+ PCs, including the XPS 13 and Latitude 7455.
HP: OmniBook X AI PC and EliteBook Ultra G1q AI PC with Snapdragon X
Elite.
Lenovo: Yoga Slim 7x and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, designed for creatives
and commercial use.
Samsung: Galaxy Book4 Edge with a 3K AMOLED display and up to 22
hours of video playback.
Testing and Deployment for Businesses
Copilot+ PCs offer businesses high-performance Windows 11 devices with
unique AI capabilities, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Microsoft
encourages IT admins to begin testing and preparing for deployment,
leveraging existing tools and processes to manage these new AI-driven
devices.
The Future of AI Innovation
Microsoft envisions the PC as a catalyst for AI innovation, with the richest
AI experiences emerging from the synergy between cloud and device. The first
Copilot+ PCs feature Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors,
with future plans to integrate Intel and AMD technologies, expanding AI
capabilities to a broader audience, including advanced gamers and creators.
Together with its partners, Microsoft is setting the stage for the next
decade of Windows innovation, promising to deliver the most advanced
AI-powered PC experiences.
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