Microsoft removes Copilot+ PC label from new Surface devices
Microsoft stopped using the Copilot+ PC branding on its latest Surface systems, though the underlying hardware and AI features remain unchanged. The company confirmed to Windows Central that new Surface devices still meet the Copilot+ PC requirements—an NPU with at least 40 TOPS, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage—but no longer carry the name. Microsoft continues to reference the category in Windows…
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- Microsoft drops Copilot+ PC label from new Surface devices but keeps hardware requirements and AI features
- Qualcomm says manufacturers may continue offering NPU-based AI experiences without the Copilot+ PC branding
- Recall and other Copilot+ features remain available on compatible hardware, per Microsoft’s documentation
The shift follows Qualcomm’s similar stance. Kedar Kondap, SVP of Compute at Qualcomm, said the Copilot+ PC label was meant to define a hardware category for NPU-based AI experiences but noted manufacturers may now offer those features without the branding. Microsoft introduced Copilot+ PCs in May 2024 alongside the Snapdragon X Elite chip, but Recall—a key feature—was delayed due to security concerns before its eventual return. Industry observers suggest the rebranding reflects low adoption of these AI capabilities.
It may be over for Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft drops the name from new Surface systems
videocardz.com · 24 September 2026
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