New Mu AI in Windows 11 Lets You Use Voice for Settings
Microsoft’s Mu AI model now powers voice commands in Windows 11 Settings, running fully on-device for fast, private and easy control of system options.
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Microsoft has announced a new artificial intelligence model called Mu, designed to function entirely on-device within Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Integrated into the system's Settings app, Mu allows users to control various system preferences using natural language queries, enhancing usability through quick, private interactions.
The Mu AI model is optimized to operate using Neural Processing Units (NPUs) available in modern Copilot+ PCs, particularly those featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. With response times below 500 milliseconds, the AI can understand user queries and act upon them by modifying system-level settings like brightness and power mode, among others. This is done locally, meaning no data leaves the device, offering users a secure experience without reliance on cloud processing.
According to Microsoft, Mu currently runs on Windows 11 devices in the Dev Channel and is limited to supported hardware. It processes commands directly on the machine, without needing to contact external servers. The model responds to plain-language input and can execute permitted commands autonomously, making system configuration more accessible.
Mu was developed using A100 GPUs via Azure Machine Learning and further enhanced using low-rank adaptation (LoRA) for fine-tuning. The company plans to expand support to Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel chips and introduce multilingual capabilities in future releases.
