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inference computing
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Inference computing on Windows refers to the on-device processing that enables AI models to analyze and respond to user input in real time. A recent example is Microsoft's Copilot Vision, which uses inference to interpret screen content and provide contextual help, UI highlights, and multimodal responses. This capability runs locally or with permissioned session-based access, emphasizing user control and privacy. Discussions on WindowsForum cover how inference computing powers features like step-by-step guidance, voice and typed interactions, and agentic actions within the Copilot app, reflecting a shift toward integrated AI assistance on Windows.
Microsoft is rolling Copilot Vision into Windows — a permissioned, session‑based capability that lets the Copilot app “see” one or two app windows or a shared desktop region and provide contextual, step‑by‑step help, highlights that point to UI elements, and multimodal responses (voice or typed)...