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  1. Click To Do: Windows' Local-First AI Overlay with Phi Silica

    Microsoft’s Click To Do is the kind of small change that can quietly rearrange how you work: a system-level overlay that turns whatever is on your screen—text, images, even tables—into actionable items you can edit, summarize, or hand off to Copilot, all without leaving the context of your...
  2. Windows 11 Copilot+ AI: On-Device Voice, Camera & File Explorer Upgrades

    Microsoft’s latest round of Windows 11 updates doubles down on on-device AI, delivering new voice, camera, and Copilot integrations specifically for Copilot+ PCs while sharpening the split between NPU-equipped machines and the larger Windows installed base. Background / Overview Microsoft has...
  3. KB5066126: Phi Silica 1.2508.906.0 Update for Intel Copilot+ PCs

    Microsoft has pushed a platform-level Phi Silica update for Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs: KB5066126 upgrades the on-device Phi Silica AI component to version 1.2508.906.0, is delivered automatically through Windows Update, and requires the latest cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2...
  4. KB5066125 Phi Silica Update: On-Device AI v1.2508.906.0 for Qualcomm Copilot+

    Microsoft has pushed another incremental but important update for on‑device AI: KB5066125 upgrades the Phi Silica AI component to version 1.2508.906.0 for Qualcomm‑powered Copilot+ PCs, delivered automatically through Windows Update to qualifying Windows 11 (24H2) devices...
  5. Copilot on Windows 11 Gains Semantic Search and New Home UX

    Microsoft has begun quietly testing a conversational, semantic file and image search inside the Copilot app on Windows 11, bringing natural‑language discovery and a redesigned Copilot home to Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs as part of a staged Microsoft Store rollout. (blogs.windows.com)...
  6. Copilot+ PCs: On-device AI with NPUs - Reality vs Hype

    Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC pitch promised a new class of Windows machines where on-device intelligence — powered by dedicated NPUs — would deliver privacy-friendly, instant AI features that change how we use a laptop every day. After a year of hands-on testing and watching Microsoft’s rollout, the...
  7. Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081): AI features, Recall, and IT changes

    Deep Dive: Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) — what’s new, what to watch for, and how to handle it Published: August 14, 2025 Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (packaged as KB5064081) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2 (OS build...
  8. Windows 11 Canary Build 27924: Copilot+ AI, Advanced Settings, and Risks

    Today’s Canary-channel flight, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27924, marks a significant push by Microsoft into earlier-stage platform experimentation — and it ships with a packed, sometimes contentious mix of AI-driven features for Copilot+ PCs, new system-level settings, app updates, and...
  9. Windows 11 Taskbar AI: Exploring the Ambient Agentic Companion

    Microsoft appears to be experimenting with a major rethink of the Windows 11 taskbar — moving it from a passive launcher into an ambient, always-available AI hub that could surface context-aware assistance, multimodal helpers, and even agentic automations with a single click. Background /...
  10. KB5065505: Phi Silica AI Update 1.2507.797.0 for AMD Copilot+ on Windows 11 24H2

    KB5065505 is a Microsoft update that delivers Phi Silica AI component version 1.2507.797.0 targeted to AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 (version 24H2). (support.microsoft.com) Overview and what this article covers What KB5065505 is and which devices it applies to. What Phi Silica is...
  11. KB5065503: On-device Phi Silica AI Update for Qualcomm Copilot+ PCs

    Microsoft’s latest on-device AI refresh landed quietly in August: KB5065503 updates the Phi Silica AI component to version 1.2507.797.0 for Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs, bringing another round of NPU-targeted optimizations and stability work aimed at improving local Copilot experiences on...
  12. KB5065504: Phi Silica AI v1.2507.797.0 Update for Intel Copilot+ on Windows 11 24H2

    Microsoft has released KB5065504, a Phi Silica AI component update that advances the on-device language model to version 1.2507.797.0 for Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11, version 24H2 — the update is delivered automatically through Windows Update, requires the latest cumulative...
  13. Phi Silica 1.2507.797.0 Update for Qualcomm Copilot+ PCs

    Microsoft has quietly pushed a targeted update for Phi Silica — version 1.2507.797.0 — aimed at Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ PCs, delivering on-device model improvements while replacing the previous July release; the package installs automatically via Windows Update for eligible devices and...
  14. KB5065504: Phi Silica AI Update for Intel-powered Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs

    KB5065504 — Phi Silica AI component update (v1.2507.797.0) for Intel-powered systems Summary On August 12, 2025 Microsoft published KB5065504, a component update that delivers Phi Silica version 1.2507.797.0 for Intel‑powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11, version 24H2. The update is described...
  15. KB5065505: AMD Phi Silica 1.2507.797.0 on Windows 11 24H2 boosts on-device AI

    Microsoft has quietly pushed a targeted on-device AI component update—KB5065505—delivering Phi Silica version 1.2507.797.0 to AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11, version 24H2, a release that tightens Microsoft's on-device AI stack while underscoring a growing trend toward...
  16. Microsoft Empowers On-Device AI for Education with Phi Silica and LoRA Integration

    At the heart of Microsoft’s innovation engine is a continual reimagining of how artificial intelligence can augment day-to-day productivity—not just in the data center or in the cloud, but right on the devices where learning and work happen. Nowhere is this vision clearer than in the integration...
  17. Microsoft KB5064650 Update Boosts On-Device AI with Phi Silica on Windows 11

    Microsoft has released the KB5064650 update, introducing version 1.2507.793.0 of the Phi Silica AI component for AMD-powered systems running Windows 11, version 24H2. This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, particularly...
  18. Microsoft Kicks Off Phi Silica AI Update for Qualcomm Windows 11 Systems

    Microsoft has released the KB5064648 update, introducing version 1.2507.793.0 of the Phi Silica AI component for Qualcomm-powered systems. This update is specifically designed for Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 version 24H2. Understanding Phi Silica Phi Silica is a Transformer-based local...
  19. Microsoft KB5063134 Boosts On-Device AI with Phi Silica for Intel Windows Systems

    Microsoft's recent release of KB5063134 marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities directly into Intel-powered Windows systems. This update introduces version 1.2506.707.0 of the Phi Silica AI component, a development poised to enhance on-device AI...
  20. Microsoft KB5063225: Enhanced On-Device AI with Phi Silica for Windows 11 Copilot+

    Microsoft's recent release of KB5063225 marks a significant advancement in on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm processors. This update introduces version 1.2506.709.0 of the Phi Silica AI component, a Transformer-based local...