Microsoft's new Windows 11 preview infuses external webcams with AI

One of the strengths of local AI is its ability to filter out unwanted noise, and a couple of new Windows features Microsoft is testing take advantage of that. One of them will be rolled out to Copilot PCs that use Intel processors first, breaking Microsoft's streak of tying new features to Windows on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The feature promises to correct grammar and punctuation, as well as to get rid of what's known as "filler words:" the "you know," "um," and "well," words that many people add as they internally parse their thoughts into a coherent sentence. The other new feature is a key addition for webcams, as well. If you own a Copilot PC, you may have noticed Windows Studio Effects kick in while using the webcam: the webcam automatically crops in on your face, "zooming" to frame it in the picture.