Microsoft to Reveal Major AI Upgrades for Windows and Surface at March 21st Event
• Microsoft holding "New Era of Work" event on March 21st to reveal updates to Windows Copilot AI assistant and future AI integration into Windows and Surface.
• Possible new NPU-powered image editing tools coming to Paint app, including feature called "LiveCanvas" for AI-assisted drawing.
• Testing of new "AI Explorer" feature that records user actions, transforms them into searchable history, and allows natural language searches. Requires latest NPU hardware.
• May see debut of "Automatic Super Resolution" feature that uses AI and DirectML to improve visuals and frame rates in games/apps.
• These new AI features require latest hardware with NPUs, so rollout will be limited at first. Microsoft banking on impressive capabilities driving device upgrades.