"allow Microsoft and other manufacturers to offer sophisticated AI experiences on devices with a more affordable price point."
"What once required compute that cost thousands of dollars can now be done on a device with options that cost hundreds, making the technology more accessible to a wider cohort of people."
"Because of its architecture, the NPU puts Copilot+ PCs in the best position to be ready for when more advanced developments become available."
Neural processing units (NPUs) are hardware accelerators typically integrated into CPU packages to speed local AI inference while using less power. NPUs are present across devices from smartphones to Copilot+ PCs and can enable sophisticated AI experiences on more affordable hardware. Current practical benefits for everyday users remain limited because only a few OS features require local processing and none substantially boost productivity. Notable local-processing features include the opt-in Recall activity log and Semantic Windows Search with natural-language queries. Additional AI capabilities are being added to apps like Notepad and Photos to take advantage of NPUs.
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