Microsoft Expands Real-Time Translation to AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs in Windows 11 Preview

Microsoft Expands AI-Powered Translation to More PCs

Microsoft is broadening the reach of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in Windows 11, bringing real-time translation features to a wider range of devices. Initially available only on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, the tech giant is now testing this feature on AMD and Intel-based systems, marking a significant expansion of AI integration across different hardware platforms 1

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Feature Overview and Capabilities

The new AI-powered real-time translation feature, part of Live Captions, allows users to translate audio from more than 44 languages into English. This functionality works across various content types, including video calls, recordings, and streamed media 1

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. The translated audio appears as subtitles at the bottom of the screen, leveraging Microsoft's Copilot and native large language models 3

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Key aspects of the feature include:

• Support for over 44 source languages
• English as the target language for translations
• Compatibility with AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs
• Integration with Windows 11's Live Captions system

Availability and Testing

The feature is currently being rolled out through the Windows 11 Insider preview build 26120.2705 (KB5050636) in the Dev Channel 1

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. To access and test the feature, users need to:

1. Enroll in the Windows 11 Dev channel
2. Update their system to the latest build
3. Set their device language to English 4

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Improvements for Snapdragon-Powered Devices

While expanding to new hardware, Microsoft is also enhancing the feature for existing Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. These improvements include:

• Addition of Simplified Chinese as a target language for translations
• Expanded source language support, including Arabic, German, Spanish, French, and more 2

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Technical Requirements and Considerations

To ensure optimal performance of the new features, Microsoft recommends:

• Updating device drivers through Windows Update
• Enabling the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" option
• Alternatively, downloading drivers directly from AMD's and Intel's websites 4

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Known Issues and Limitations

As with any preview feature, users may encounter some issues:

• Occasional crashes during first use or when switching languages
• The feature currently only translates into English, not from English to other languages
• Some UI inconsistencies and bugs are still being addressed 1

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Broader AI Integration in Windows

This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to integrate AI capabilities more deeply into the Windows ecosystem. Other AI features being tested include:

• Recall: A feature that takes snapshots of user activity for easy reference
• Click to Do: An AI-assisted task completion tool 3

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As Microsoft continues to push AI integration across its product line, these developments signify a growing trend of making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to everyday users across various hardware platforms.