In a prelude to the highly anticipated Build 2023 event, Microsoft has unveiled a preview of products set to be launched, one of which is an intriguing update tied to Windows: the Windows Copilot. This AI-based assistant will roll out in June, with promises to revolutionize how users interact with their Windows platform.
Windows Copilot, as explained by Microsoft, will be available within the Windows 11 taskbar, aiming to facilitate Windows users in their quest for smoother system navigation and settings adjustments. For instance, issuing a natural language command such as “adjust my settings to help me focus” will prompt the AI to activate Windows 11’s Focus mode automatically, suppressing non-essential notifications to keep user disruptions at bay.
Beyond that, Windows Copilot also features content analysis via the clipboard. Users can copy a section of content, and the AI assistant is primed to summarize the content or provide explanatory information, enriching users’ comprehension without unnecessary scouring.
Moreover, the Windows Copilot will serve as a portal for accessing Bing Chat. Whether it’s a simple query or a more complex question, users on Windows 11 can expect improved responses from Bing Chat, enhancing the digital conversational experience.
These features are slated for launch in June. Microsoft may even initiate early tests, but the ultimate judgment of efficacy will hinge on the user experience come June.
This time, Microsoft’s integration of Bing AI into Windows 11 appears to be a more substantive move compared to previous efforts. In the past, Microsoft’s proclaimed AI integration merely introduced a Bing Chat shortcut in the search bar, which upon clicking, launched the Bing Chat page in the Microsoft Edge browser. However, with the forthcoming Windows Copilot, it seems Microsoft is serious about taking AI integration to the next level.