These new computers are getting creepy… Copilot+ PC first look

Key takeaways:

1. Microsoft introduces the Co-Pilot Plus PC, a computing device that uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite chip based on the ARM architecture.
2. The Co-Pilot Plus PC incorporates artificial intelligence through a 40 TOPS neural processing unit, allowing for innovative features like recall.
3. There are concerns and challenges related to app compatibility, data privacy, and potential misuse of the recall feature.

Performance and Compatibility #

• The Co-Pilot Plus PC is designed to compete with the MacBook Air, offering improved performance and battery life.
• It uses the ARM architecture, which differs from the traditional x86 architecture, potentially leading to compatibility issues with some applications.
• Many apps, including Chrome, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Photoshop, work on the Co-Pilot Plus PC, but other software like Adobe Premiere does not yet support it.
• Microsoft will need to support both ARM and x86 architectures for the foreseeable future.

AI and Recall Feature #

• The Co-Pilot Plus PC's most distinct feature is its "recall" capability, which continuously captures snapshots of the user's activities.
• This feature allows users to easily locate files and information based on visual queries.
• Recall data is stored on-device and doesn't leave the computer, but privacy concerns remain.
• Users have control over which apps can be monitored by the recall feature and can delete recall data as needed.

Voice Controversy #

• There was an attempt to use Scarlett Johansson's voice for the Co-Pilot Plus PC's AI, inspired by the movie "Her."
• Scarlett Johansson rejected the request, and a similar voice in GPT-4 led to legal threats and discontinuation of that voice option.

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