Microsoft announced availability of distilled versions of the DeepSeek-R1 models, the 7 billion and 14 billion parameter variants, on Copilot+ PCs.Copilot+ PCs are equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for running AI models offline.Manufacturers such as HP, Dell, Asus, Acer, and Lenovo are building AI PCs with Microsoft Copilot+ capabilities.According to Canalys, AI-capable PC shipments reached 15.4 million in Q4 2024, with Windows AI PC shipments growing by 26%.