Microsoft is expanding Windows 11's artificial intelligence features to more machines. While previously limited to certain PCs, these handy tools will soon be available on other models. This is good news for those waiting for the arrival of Copilot+ features on Intel or AMD.
Artificial intelligence is clearly taking up more and more space on our computers. Since last year, Microsoft has been banking on its Copilot assistant to make Windows 11 smarter. But until now, its most advanced features were reserved for a handful of very recent machines equipped with Snapdragon chips. As a result, many users, even well-equipped ones, were left behind.
Microsoft has just announced that its Copilot+ features will be rolled out to more PCs. Models equipped with Intel Core Ultra 200V and AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors will therefore be able to benefit from tools such as real-time subtitles, image creation in Paint or assisted editing in the Photos application. These functions will be available from April 2025 via Windows updates.
Microsoft will activate Copilot+ functions on Intel and AMD PCs from April 2025
Among the most anticipated new features are several AI-boosted tools. Live Captions allows you to live translate the audio of videos or meetings into English. Cocreator in Paint allows you to draw or edit an image using text. The editing tool in Photos also adds the ability to transform an image with a simple written instruction. To take advantage of this feature, you need an internet connection, a Microsoft account, and sometimes a Microsoft 365 subscription.
The rollout will be gradual, but some users can already access these new features via the March 2025 non-security update. To do this, simply enable the option “ Receive the latest updates as soon as they are available in the Windows Update settings. Microsoft is thus continuing its shift towards so-called "AI-ready" PCs, which are capable of processing billions of operations per second thanks to specialized chips. It's also a way of responding to Apple, which has already been integrating artificial intelligence into its Macs since the M1 chips. This time, Windows 11 doesn't want to be left behind.
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