Microsoft leans on Windows and Nvidia for on-device AI push
Microsoft introduced Windows features that allow its Copilot assistant to read local files, take actions on a PC, and run some AI models on-device instead of in the cloud. The company and Nvidia began taking orders for premium Windows laptops built around an Nvidia chip, including a Surface model priced at $2,599, with shipments starting Oct. 16. The announcement came at a San Francisco event featuring Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Microsoft and Nvidia opened orders for high-end Windows laptops built around an Nvidia chip, including a $2,599 Surface, with shipments beginning Oct. 16. The San Francisco event included Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Microsoft also described Windows Hybrid Intelligence, which lets Copilot read local files, act on a PC, and run some models on-device when privacy or cost favors it. The capabilities are expected on Copilot+ PCs in coming months; developers get an experimental GitHub Copilot version this month.
This push may affect PC buyers, developers, and workers who use AI assistants on local machines. On-device processing could improve privacy and reduce cloud costs, while also raising questions about how much file access users grant agents. If such tools become standard in Windows, everyday computing could shift toward assistants that act more autonomously, with oversight and permissions shaping trust.