Microsoft drops AI branding
Microsoft quietly drops Copilot+ PC branding from its latest Surface computers.
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Microsoft is stepping back from the “Copilot+ PC” label: its latest Surface computers still meet the category’s hardware requirements and support its local-AI features, but the company no longer markets them under that name. Qualcomm has indicated that similar AI experiences will likely continue without the branding, as PC makers increasingly drop the label. The retreat follows a difficult launch, including security concerns that delayed Recall, limited enthusiasm for the features, and questions about whether dedicated AI hardware offered enough value to consumers. Microsoft and its partners continue to promote on-device and hybrid AI, but may do so under a different or less prominent banner.
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Microsoft’s published Copilot+ PC requirements include an NPU capable of at least 40 TOPS, 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage; the company still uses the category name on some Windows pages and documentation.
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Compatible hardware is still needed for features including Recall, Click to Do and Live Captions, even though Microsoft has stopped using the label for its new Surface devices.
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Microsoft’s flagship hardware is expected to shift to Nvidia chips, which The Verge says could frame a new phase of personal AI in Windows; Microsoft had also scheduled an October 7 conversation about how local AI will shape the PC’s future.
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The Copilot key on Windows keyboards, introduced as part of Microsoft’s AI push, can now be remapped, following user frustration with repeated AI prompts and upsells.
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