Microsoft Abandons Copilot+, Shifts Focus to AI-Powered Operating System
Microsoft has seemingly discontinued its Copilot+ initiative, which aimed to bring AI-powered PCs to the mainstream. The company launched Copilot+ about two years ago, but its latest Surface devices no longer bear the branding.
In an interview with Windows Central, Microsoft's Surface CVP Brett Ostrum stated that the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop 'meet all the requirements of our previous bar for what Copilot+ devices are,' although they do not carry the Copilot+ label.
The Copilot+ initiative was met with skepticism from some users, who were concerned about the introduction of AI-driven features such as a dedicated keyboard key and screenshot-recall functionality.
Despite this setback, Microsoft remains committed to its AI push, with CEO Satya Nadella continuing to emphasize the company's focus on artificial intelligence. In fact, Nadella recently tweeted that 'we're building Copilot as a new OS for work that spans every model, every form factor, and every task.'
It appears that Microsoft is abandoning the Copilot+ branding rather than discontinuing its AI efforts altogether.