Microsoft announces AI-powered Copilot Plus PCs to rival Apple Mac: Details

Microsoft at a special event on May 20 went all out on artificial intelligence with announcements covering new Surface laptops, Windows update, but most importantly the debut of new category called Copilot+ PCs. In fact, its 2024 Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are the first Windows PCs to debut under Copilot+ PCs platform. Currently, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series is the exclusive platform to power the Copilot+ PCs, but more chipmakers, such as Intel, are set to join soon.

With the new AI computers with specialised artificial intelligence chips and faster performance, Microsoft is set to revive the long-running rivalry between Windows PCs and Apple Mac.