HP's on-device AI, branded as HP IQ, is facing challenges in competing with Microsoft's Copilot, according to recent analysis. The platform, developed after HP acquired key assets from Humane—including its Cosmos platform, intellectual property, and parts of its team—was expected to deliver advanced AI features directly on devices.
However, early reviews and comparisons indicate that HP IQ lacks the depth and integration of Copilot, which benefits from Microsoft's extensive cloud infrastructure and partnerships. HP IQ offers basic AI assistance for tasks like document summarization and image generation, but it struggles with complex workflows and real-time collaboration that Copilot handles seamlessly.
HP has not disclosed specific sales figures or user adoption rates for IQ, but industry experts suggest the company needs to invest more in AI research and development to close the gap. The acquisition of Humane's technology, completed in early 2026, has not yet yielded a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI assistant market.
