Microsoft has enhanced its Advanced Paste tool within PowerToys for Windows 11 by introducing an on-device AI model to improve its functionality. The latest 0.96 update allows users to leverage Microsoft’s Foundry Local tool or the open-source Ollama to run AI models directly on their device’s neural processing unit (NPU), eliminating the need for cloud connectivity.
This advancement means users can execute tasks such as AI-powered text translation or summarization without requiring API credits, while ensuring data remains localized on their device.
In addition to on-device AI support, the updated Advanced Paste now offers compatibility with various online models like Azure OpenAI, Gemini, and Mistral, expanding beyond its previous support for OpenAI alone. The tool also features a redesigned interface, showcasing the current clipboard content and introducing a model selection drop-down menu for enhanced usability.
Source: The Verge