
Microsoft announced at IFA 2026 that it is shifting its Windows AI strategy toward 'unmetered intelligence' by enabling AI models to run locally on PCs.
The company aims to reduce reliance on cloud-based tokens by utilizing the CPU, GPU, and NPU of powerful Windows devices for everyday AI tasks.
Microsoft is rebranding its AI integration, moving away from Copilot-centric buttons toward a platform that supports local AI agents for developers and creators.