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Available today: DeepSeek R1 7B & 14B distilled models for Copilot+ PCs via Azure AI Foundry – further expanding AI on the edge
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March 4, 2025

Available today: DeepSeek R1 7B & 14B distilled models for Copilot+ PCs via Azure AI Foundry – further expanding AI on the edge

Microsoft is launching the DeepSeek R1 7B and 14B distilled models via Azure AI Foundry, following the introduction of NPU-optimized versions of the DeepSeek-R1 1.5B model for Copilot+ PCs. These models will be available on Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X, Intel Core Ultra 200V, and AMD Ryzen processors. The NPUs in these PCs can execute over 40 trillion operations per second and are designed for efficient local AI model execution, minimizing battery and resource consumption. The DeepSeek models utilize 4-bit block-wise quantization and int4 per-channel quantization for enhanced performance. Developers can access all distilled variants of the DeepSeek models through the AI Toolkit VS Code extension, allowing for local deployment and experimentation. Copilot+ PCs combine local computing capabilities with Azure's resources, facilitating a new paradigm of continuous computing for AI applications.
Best use cases for an NPU in your Windows 11 laptop
Winsage
October 30, 2024

Best use cases for an NPU in your Windows 11 laptop

In 2024, many Windows laptops are equipped with dedicated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) to enhance computing capabilities by efficiently handling AI workloads. Laptops featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, or AMD 7040 series or later utilize NPUs. Windows Studio Effects allows users to enable features like background blur and eye contact during video calls, utilizing the NPU for energy-efficient processing. Amuse 2.1 is a generative AI application that performs text-to-image generation on-device using an NPU, although it currently lacks support for Intel's NPUs. Adobe Premiere Pro incorporates AI-driven features leveraging Ryzen AI hardware, and GIMP offers text-to-image generation through the OpenVINO plugin for Intel Core Ultra CPUs. Users with Snapdragon-powered laptops have access to features like live captions and image enhancements, with more AI capabilities expected in Windows 11 by 2025.
AMD’s new Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series powers Copilot+ PCs
Winsage
October 10, 2024

AMD’s new Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series powers Copilot+ PCs

AMD has introduced its third generation of commercial AI mobile processors, the Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series, which offer three times the performance of previous models. These processors enhance business productivity and are designed for seamless management of everyday workloads, prioritizing security and manageability through AMD PRO Technologies. Microsoft has also announced AI advancements for Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, including features like Recall (Preview) and Click to Do (Preview). OEM partners such as HP and Lenovo are launching new Windows PCs powered by these processors.
Windows 11 AI features are coming to Intel PCs this November - gHacks Tech News
Winsage
September 5, 2024

Windows 11 AI features are coming to Intel PCs this November – gHacks Tech News

The 2024 feature update for Windows 11 is currently available for ARM-based Copilot+ PCs, with no clear timeline for broader access. Intel will launch its Lunar Lake processors in October 2024, promising improved performance, power efficiency, and graphics capabilities, while maintaining application compatibility and enhancing security and AI computing power. Intel's Core Ultra 200V series processors will support Copilot+ PC features, with a free update expected in November. Two potential timelines for the Windows 11 feature update include a late September optional release or a late October release with wider availability in November. Intel's processors will officially launch on September 24, 2024, with over 20 manufacturers preparing compatible devices. Key features of the new processors include enhanced performance in ultra-thin designs, extended battery life, integrated security, built-in Intel Arc graphics, rapid connectivity through Wi-Fi 7, support for multiple monitor connections, instant wake capabilities, and sustainability certification. Benchmarks for these processors are anticipated in September, while AMD has not yet announced a launch date for its Strix Point processors.
Wake up. New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop sizzlers just dropped.
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May 21, 2024

Wake up. New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop sizzlers just dropped.

Microsoft has announced the release of its latest hardware - the Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition, which are the inaugural members of the Copilot+ PC family with exclusive AI capabilities such as Recall and Windows Studio Effects.
Acer unveils Swift 14 AI Windows 11 Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon
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May 20, 2024

Acer unveils Swift 14 AI Windows 11 Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon

Acer has unveiled the Swift 14 AI laptop, which features the Snapdragon X Series platform with an integrated Neural Processing Unit capable of executing 45 Trillions of Operations Per Second. This laptop offers increased efficiency, all-day battery life, and advanced AI experiences.
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