Microsoft's ambitious AI-powered PC initiative, Copilot+, is facing its first major hurdle: lackluster sales. Launched last year with high hopes of revolutionizing the way people interact with their computers, the program promised capable laptops with built-in AI capabilities that would make life easier and more efficient. But as it turns out, most consumers aren't nearly as excited about AI features as the tech giants pushing them.
The main issue is that many users aren't convinced by the limited AI features on offer. Microsoft's Recall feature, which allows you to capture a snapshot of your PC to create a database of everything you've done, was plagued by privacy concerns from the start. And while it may seem useful at first, I haven't found its ability to remember files and websites you've opened to be particularly practical.
As a result, consumers weren't willing to pay a premium for Copilot+ systems, especially during these uncertain economic times. The latest data from Mercury Research shows that Copilot+ systems accounted for less than 10% of all systems shipped in the third quarter of last year. And according to IDC, they made up just 2.3% of Windows machines sold in the first quarter this year.
So what's next for Microsoft? Instead of pushing forward with the Copilot+ initiative, the company has decided to pivot and instead aim to make every Windows 11 computer an AI PC. The new features include "Hey Copilot" voice commands and Copilot Vision, a cloud-powered feature that lets users interact with their screen more easily.
The good news is that this shift will lead to AI PCs dominating the market over the next five years. Research firm Omdia predicts that AI PCs will account for 55% of all computers shipped in 2026, up from 42.5% last year. By 2029, Omdia forecasts that AI PCs will make up 75% of all systems shipped, giving Windows an 80% share of the market.
However, it's worth noting that this steep adoption curve is largely driven by industry trends and product roadmaps, rather than consumer demand for AI-powered PCs. As Kieren Jessop from Omdia research notes, "For businesses, and consumers especially, AI-capable PC adoption is more a function of a customer going to purchase a device and that device just so happens to have an NPU."
While Microsoft's Copilot+ initiative hasn't quite lived up to expectations, it has served as an important learning experience for the company. It's clear that AI-powered PCs are the future, but for now, they're more about providing convenience and speed rather than revolutionary features.
As the tech landscape continues to evolve, we can expect to see more innovations in AI-powered devices and applications. But for now, it seems that Copilot+ will remain a footnote in Microsoft's history, serving as an important stepping stone towards a future where AI is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives.
The main issue is that many users aren't convinced by the limited AI features on offer. Microsoft's Recall feature, which allows you to capture a snapshot of your PC to create a database of everything you've done, was plagued by privacy concerns from the start. And while it may seem useful at first, I haven't found its ability to remember files and websites you've opened to be particularly practical.
As a result, consumers weren't willing to pay a premium for Copilot+ systems, especially during these uncertain economic times. The latest data from Mercury Research shows that Copilot+ systems accounted for less than 10% of all systems shipped in the third quarter of last year. And according to IDC, they made up just 2.3% of Windows machines sold in the first quarter this year.
So what's next for Microsoft? Instead of pushing forward with the Copilot+ initiative, the company has decided to pivot and instead aim to make every Windows 11 computer an AI PC. The new features include "Hey Copilot" voice commands and Copilot Vision, a cloud-powered feature that lets users interact with their screen more easily.
The good news is that this shift will lead to AI PCs dominating the market over the next five years. Research firm Omdia predicts that AI PCs will account for 55% of all computers shipped in 2026, up from 42.5% last year. By 2029, Omdia forecasts that AI PCs will make up 75% of all systems shipped, giving Windows an 80% share of the market.
However, it's worth noting that this steep adoption curve is largely driven by industry trends and product roadmaps, rather than consumer demand for AI-powered PCs. As Kieren Jessop from Omdia research notes, "For businesses, and consumers especially, AI-capable PC adoption is more a function of a customer going to purchase a device and that device just so happens to have an NPU."
While Microsoft's Copilot+ initiative hasn't quite lived up to expectations, it has served as an important learning experience for the company. It's clear that AI-powered PCs are the future, but for now, they're more about providing convenience and speed rather than revolutionary features.
As the tech landscape continues to evolve, we can expect to see more innovations in AI-powered devices and applications. But for now, it seems that Copilot+ will remain a footnote in Microsoft's history, serving as an important stepping stone towards a future where AI is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives.
. microsoft's trying to pivot and make windows 11 a whole new beast with ai, which is cool i guess 
. but honestly, the sales numbers are pretty cringeworthy 
. 2.3% of windows machines sold in q1? that's not exactly inspiring 
. and yeah, it's all about convenience and speed now rather than revolutionary features 
. still, i'm excited to see where microsoft takes ai-powered devices from here 
can lead to crushing disappointment when reality doesn't quite live up 
. I think what happened here is that consumers were expecting Copilot+ to be more than just another fancy tech feature, and it didn't deliver 
. But, as Microsoft has shown us, sometimes pivoting mid-course can lead to a better outcome 
. Instead of trying to convince people to pay for something they weren't sold on, Microsoft is now integrating AI capabilities into their existing Windows 11 ecosystem 
. It's all about finding that sweet spot between innovation and practicality 
. And hey, even though Copilot+ didn't quite take off, it's still paved the way for a future where AI-powered devices become the norm 
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So like, I was checking out the sales figures for Copilot+ and they're pretty weak 
Less than 10% of all systems shipped in Q3 last year? That's crazy low 
And it makes sense too - people aren't super stoked about AI features yet. I mean, who is, right? It's still not that practical for everyday use 
By 2026, they're projected to account for 55% of all computers shipped 
Whoa! And by 2029, that number goes up to 75%! 
So yeah, AI-powered PCs are the future, but they're more about convenience and speed than revolutionizing our lives 
, I mean... I get why Microsoft decided to pivot and make every Windows 11 computer an AI PC, it's all about making life easier and more efficient, but we already have enough keyboard shortcuts and toolbars to deal with 
. But hey, I guess it's better than Copilot+, which was just a bunch of overhyped AI features that nobody really wanted 
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. Microsoft should've stuck with what they do best: making solid operating systems, not flashy gimmicks. AI PCs might be the future, but I'm good with my basic laptop, thanks 
? at least they're making it more accessible now and i'm stoked about hey copilot and copilot vision 
. Don't get me wrong, AI can be useful and all, but for my everyday life, it's not making a huge difference 
. The voice commands and cloud-powered features are nice, but we'll see how they play out in the long run 
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. Fingers crossed that it'll be better next time 
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. But hey, I guess Microsoft is smart to pivot and make Windows 11 AI PCs a thing. At least that way, everyone gets a piece of the action 
. Still, it's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out in the next few years 
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. And now, that's the future we're looking at - an AI PC market where businesses are driving the demand, not consumers 
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i think this is also gonna be a game changer for businesses who are already invested in windows and wanna future proof their infrastructure 
... I don't think anyone wants their entire computing history being stored somewhere online. Not to mention the cost premium is just too high for most people right now 
... The "Hey Copilot" voice commands and Copilot Vision sound pretty cool