Microsoft has announced an expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) features to include Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs. The update, revealed on Monday, will make several key AI capabilities in Windows 11—specifically Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator—accessible for these chipsets. Previously, such features were reserved exclusively for devices equipped with Snapdragon’s X series chipsets.
Microsoft Expands AI Features in Copilot+ PCs
In a blog post, Navjot Virk, the Corporate Vice President for Windows Experiences at Microsoft, detailed the rollout of these AI capabilities to Intel and AMD chipset users. Previously, users of Snapdragon X series chipsets were the only ones able to access these advanced features.
With this update, Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator will now be operational on Copilot+ PCs using AMD Ryzen AI 300 series and Intel Core Ultra 200V chipsets. These features are being introduced through March 2025’s Windows non-security preview update and are expected to be gradually rolled out to consumers throughout the month via the Windows controlled feature rollout (CFR).
The Live Captions feature provides real-time translations for audio and video content, which can be particularly beneficial during virtual meetings, podcasts, or video playback. Cocreator is integrated into the Paint app to assist users in transforming simple doodles into complex artwork, with users able to adjust the creativity level of the output.
Additionally, both Restyle Image and Image Creator functions are accessible within the Photos app. Restyle Image allows users to convert photographs into various artistic styles, such as oil paintings, sketches, or modern art. Meanwhile, Image Creator serves as a text-to-image generation tool that produces artwork and illustrations based on provided text prompts.
In a separate development, Copilot+ PCs that utilize Snapdragon X series chipsets will also receive new enhancements through the Voice Access feature. This upgrade aims to enable users to interact with their devices using more descriptive and flexible language, ultimately easing the learning process around complex commands and steps that were previously challenging. This new capability is anticipated to arrive on Intel and AMD-powered devices later this year.
