Updated: November 1, 2024 (October 14, 2024)

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Which Windows 11 24H2 AI Features Require Copilot+ PCs

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Mary Jo Foley

Mary Jo Foley is the Editor in Chief at Directions on Microsoft. Before joining Directions, Mary Jo has worked as... more

 Copilot+-branded PCs, which sport NPUs capable of 40+ TOPS, include Microsoft’s Surface, and additionally all of its PC partners. These new PCs all offer measurably better battery life and performance than some, if not all, non-Copilot+ PCs. Copilot+ PCs all run Windows 11 24H2 (at a minimum) and are required to run certain new Copilot apps and features. However, there are a few Copilot-branded features and apps—including the new Windows Copilot assistant—that will work on non-Copilot+ PCs; they require only PCs running Windows 11 24H2. 

Here’s a breakdown of which AI features do and don’t require Copilot+ PCs. 

Copilot+ PC– Exclusive Features 

 

General AI Features (Don’t Require Copilot+ PCs) 

 

  • Recall (preview), which will be delivered via Windows Update and requires Windows Hello with Enhanced Sign-in Security as a prerequisite 
  • Live Captions: translate audio and video content into English subtitles from 44 languages 
  • Windows Studio Effects (full

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