cloud vs local ai

  1. Microsoft Launches Azure AI Foundry Local with OpenAI’s gpt-oss Models for On-Device AI on Windows

    Microsoft has ushered in a new era of AI accessibility for Windows users with the introduction of OpenAI’s gpt-oss models, enabled through the just-announced Azure AI Foundry Local platform. Billed as a way to democratize advanced artificial intelligence by shifting inference from the cloud to...
  2. AI PCs in 2025: Why Adoption Isn't Catching On Yet

    Enthusiasm for AI PCs has hit a peculiar ceiling: the public’s attention has been captured by bold claims and high-profile marketing, yet widespread adoption remains a step too far for most. While industry leaders like Microsoft, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm trumpet their latest hardware with...
  3. Microsoft KB5061853 Update Boosts Windows Image Processing with Intel AI Hardware

    Amidst the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven computing, Microsoft has taken another decisive step to bolster system intelligence for Windows users running Intel-powered hardware. The recently released KB5061853 update, titled "Image Processing AI component update (1.2505.838.0) for...
  4. Microsoft Edge Introduces On-Device AI for Web Apps in Windows

    Microsoft’s latest move in its race to dominate the AI-enabled web experience could fundamentally reshape how web apps function in Windows environments. By opening its powerful on-device AI models up to web applications in Edge, the company is blurring the line between what’s native and what’s...
  5. Windows 11 Insider Features “Hey, Copilot” Wake-Word for Privacy-Focused Voice Control

    The arrival of “Hey, Copilot” wake-word support in Windows 11 Insider builds marks a significant leap in Microsoft’s ambitions to make voice interaction a core part of the modern PC experience. For users running the Copilot app version 1.25051.10.0 (or newer) with the system language set to...
  6. Windows 11 AI Revolution: Exclusive Features for Snapdragon X PCs & Future of AI Accessibility

    Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to embed artificial intelligence into every corner of the Windows 11 experience has reached a new pitch, with the company now rolling out an expansive suite of AI-powered tools and features across its latest operating system. But in a move that is dividing the...
  7. Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Settings Agent in Windows 11 for Copilot+ PCs

    Microsoft's drive to embed artificial intelligence deeply into Windows 11 has reached a new milestone with the introduction of an "AI agent" in the Settings app—an initiative first unveiled on Windows Central and confirmed by statements from Navjok Virk, CVP of Windows Experiences at Microsoft...
  8. Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC: The Future of AI-Enhanced Windows Laptops

    For years, Microsoft has dominated the conversation around personal computing, but with the May 2024 launch of Copilot+ PC, it’s venturing into uncharted territory—one built around artificial intelligence at the very core of the Windows laptop experience. If you’ve heard of Copilot+ and found...
  9. Microsoft Recall Returns: Privacy, AI Search, and the Future of Windows PCs

    Windows Recall's Second Coming: Privacy, Productivity, and the Age of AI Search on Copilot+ PCs Microsoft rarely backs down from an ambitious vision, even when public reception wavers. In the case of its Recall feature—an AI tool that takes continual snapshots of everything you do on your...