What Is a Copilot PC? Explaining Microsoft's AI Term for Windows Laptops

In May 2024, Microsoft announced a new initiative called Copilot PC for Windows laptops. If you aren't immersed in the world of Windows, you probably met the announcement with a confused shrug--a confusion that persists thanks to what has been, in my estimation, some iffy messaging around the term. Today, I'll sort it all out for you and explain what Copilot is, why it matters (or doesn't), and, most important, whether your next laptop should be a Copilot PC. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism.