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Microsoft quietly removes Copilot+ branding from new Surface laptops

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Microsoft has quietly dropped the Copilot+ branding from its latest lineup of Surface laptops. A Microsoft Surface CVP confirmed that the new devices still meet the hardware requirements previously associated with the Copilot+ label. The decision appears to distance the company from branding that had become controversial among users and critics. The move suggests Microsoft may be rethinking how it markets its AI-focused hardware features going forward.

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