Microsoft’s AI-Powered Copy and Paste Now On-Device

Microsoft’s AI-powered copy and paste can now use on-device AI, letting Windows 11 users handle clipboard tasks faster and more privately. With the latest PowerToys 0.96 update, Advanced Paste can perform text summarization, translation, and formatting directly on your device using AI models, without sending data to the cloud. This makes everyday copy-paste smarter, faster, and more secure for everyone.

How Does Microsoft’s AI-Powered Copy and Paste Use On-Device AI?

The new update integrates Microsoft’s Foundry Local tool and the open-source Ollama, allowing AI models to run on your device’s neural processing unit (NPU). That means Advanced Paste can handle tasks like summarizing a copied email or translating text without requiring cloud access or API credits. Users benefit from faster response times and enhanced privacy since all data remains local.

Which AI Models Can Advanced Paste Use?

Microsoft’s AI-powered copy and paste now supports multiple AI models. Alongside on-device options like Foundry Local and Ollama, you can connect Advanced Paste to online models such as Azure OpenAI, Gemini, and Mistral. This flexibility ensures that users can choose the AI setup that best fits their workflow, whether they prioritize speed, privacy, or access to the latest AI features.

Why Choose On-Device AI for Copy and Paste?

Using on-device AI with Microsoft’s copy and paste tool brings clear advantages. Tasks are performed faster because there’s no cloud latency, data stays private on your own device, and you avoid recurring API costs. For professionals and casual users alike, this update turns a basic Windows feature into a powerful productivity tool.