Overview
- Reports say Microsoft has halted several NPU-driven Copilot integrations previewed in 2024, with Copilot suggestions in notifications not expected to ship.
- AI additions that have arrived in Settings and File Explorer lack Copilot branding and the in-place, agentic actions originally demonstrated.
- The Windows Copilot Runtime has been rebranded to Windows AI APIs as Copilot positioning concentrates around Microsoft 365 experiences.
- A company spokesperson said previews evolve with customer input and features may change, be removed, or be replaced over time.
- People familiar with the plans describe a push to curb perceived AI bloat by deploying fewer, targeted features that can be turned off.