Microsoft and Nvidia opened preorders for RTX Spark-powered Windows PCs on October 7 while introducing Windows features designed to let AI agents run locally and operate under tighter controls.
The hardware lineup includes Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and new systems from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and MSI, expanding RTX Spark beyond a single manufacturer. Nvidia said laptop availability is scheduled to begin October 16, with the platform bringing its AI and graphics software stack to compact Windows computers. Microsoft described the software strategy as “hybrid intelligence,” allowing Windows to decide whether a task should run on the PC or in the cloud.
With user permission, Copilot will be able to use local files and context, take actions on the computer and access locally installed AI models. The company also made Microsoft Execution Containers generally available, giving agents isolated environments, identifiable permissions and policy controls intended to limit access to files, tools and other system resources. The controls are designed for agents that may work continuously in the background rather than behave like ordinary applications.
Microsoft and Nvidia also previewed DGX Station for Windows, a much larger desktop system aimed at enterprises running demanding local AI workloads. The announcements signal a push to make the Windows PC both an AI workstation and a governed platform for autonomous software.