Microsoft Shifts Focus from Cloud-Based AI to Local Execution
Microsoft is redefining its approach to artificial intelligence in Windows 11. The company wants AI to run locally on users' PCs, rather than relying solely on cloud-based services.
The shift towards 'unmetered intelligence' means that AI models and agents can be run directly on the PC, without sending data to Microsoft's or OpenAI's clouds.
This change is part of a broader strategy by Microsoft to make Windows 11 more than just a platform for AI features and buttons. The company aims to create an environment where developers can build and deploy AI workloads locally, giving users greater control over their data.
Microsoft's Corporate Vice President, Mark Linton, emphasized that this shift is not about making AI completely free or unlimited, but rather about changing the way it is consumed and paid for. He noted that powerful PCs should be able to run complex AI models locally, reducing the need for cloud-based services.