Microsoft is now letting Nvidia GPUs run local AI features that were locked to Copilot+ PCs (opens in new tab)

When Copilot+ PCs launched on June 18, 2024, the messaging was clear: dedicated AI hardware was essential. These machines were defined in part by their neural processing units, along with baseline specs such as 16GB of RAM and solid-state storage. The NPU requirement, in particular, was positioned as the key...