Nadella says Copilot can turn Windows PCs into software-building tools

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Windows PCs can use Copilot to build software from plain-language requests.

The feature could create apps, dashboards or workflows on a user's desktop.

Microsoft says Copilot can also hand some coding work to models running on the PC, which could reduce cloud costs and keep sensitive work on the device.

The company describes this approach as turning each PC into a software factory, rather than limiting users to apps available in a store.

But local AI does not necessarily mean a session works offline, and Microsoft says the setup can still reach the cloud.

The approach may also face resistance from businesses whose IT leaders are wary of tools built by employees.

Microsoft says the routing of work to local models is due later this month.