What is Mu?
Mu by Microsoft is a new ~330M on-device SLM that runs on the NPU in Copilot+ PCs. It powers the new agent in Windows Settings, delivering high speed and efficiency for local AI tasks.
Problem
Users rely on cloud-based AI models for tasks, leading to latency, privacy concerns, and dependency on internet connectivity
Solution
An on-device AI model (330M SLM) integrated into Windows Copilot+ PCs, enabling high-speed local AI tasks like system settings management via NPU
Customers
Developers, enterprise users, and tech enthusiasts prioritizing privacy, speed, and offline AI capabilities on Windows devices
Unique Features
First local AI model optimized for Copilot+ PCs' NPU, combining cloud-scale intelligence with device-level security
User Comments
Seamless integration with Windows Settings
Near-instant response times
No data transmission to cloud
Energy-efficient performance
True offline AI capability
Traction
Part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC launch (expected 50M+ devices by 2025)
First on-device AI model for Windows systems
Market Size
Edge AI market projected to reach $12.7B by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2023)
