"One concern many users have about AI is that often their data leaves their PC and their network, with inferencing happening in the cloud. They have big questions about data protection. That's one of the main drivers for Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs; the neural processing units that are built-in to the latest CPU systems on a chip run inferencing locally using small language models (SLMs) and other optimized machine-learning tools."
"At Ignite 2025, Microsoft announced further development of the Windows AI platform as part of its intention to deliver a local agentic AI experience. This includes a preview of support for native Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, along with agents that work with the Windows file system and its settings. These support a private preview of a separate Agent Workspace, which uses a virtual desktop to host and run agents and applications without getting in the way of day-to-day tasks."
"Microsoft sees the future of Windows as an "agentic OS" that can respond to user requests in a more flexible way, working with local and remote resources to orchestrate its own workflows on demand. Using agents on Windows, the local Copilot will be able to link applications in response to your requests. Adding MCP support to Windows is a key building block for the future of Windows. Microsoft is giving us a feel for how"
Windows ML now includes preview support for native Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling agents to interact with the Windows file system and system settings. A private Agent Workspace preview uses a virtual desktop to host agents and applications without disrupting daily tasks. Copilot+ PCs with built-in NPUs perform local inferencing with small language models to address data protection concerns. Foundry Local and Win App SDK updates enable easier access to local AI APIs and SLM prompting. Microsoft positions Windows as an agentic OS that orchestrates workflows across local and remote resources, with MCP as a foundational building block for secure, agentic experiences.
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