Microsoft Refines Copilot Features in Windows 11 Amidst Broader AI Innovations

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Microsoft announced in its latest Windows Insider blog post that it has decided to pause the rollout of new Copilot features in Windows 11 to refine them further based on user feedback. For those already using the feature, Copilot will continue to function normally as the company works on evolving new ideas with Windows Insiders.

Anticipation Builds for AI Event

An AI-focused event is scheduled by Microsoft on May 20th, where the company is expected to showcase further developments. After declaring 2024 as "the year of the AI PC" and introducing a new Copilot key on Windows keyboards, expectations are high for Microsoft to deliver significant innovations.

New Hardware on the Horizon

Speculations suggest that the upcoming event will also introduce new Surface laptops equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processors, aiming to compete with Apple’s M3-powered MacBook Air. These new devices are set to run Windows on Arm, highlighting Microsoft's push into high-performance, AI-enhanced computing.

Enhancing User Experience with AI

Microsoft is testing new features in Windows, such as an AI Explorer app that revisits the Windows 10 Timeline feature. This app is designed to help users resume tasks across different devices, enhancing productivity by integrating AI into everyday activities.

Ongoing Improvements and Fixes

Recent updates in the preview versions for Dev and Beta channels address issues such as Copilot auto-launching unexpectedly and introduce new functionalities like duplicating tabs in File Explorer. Additionally, Microsoft has updated the display units in Task Manager to accurately reflect memory speed in MT/s, moving away from the outdated MHz units.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/3/24148473/windows-11-insider-copilot-preview-beta-dev-channel