All articles tagged with #copilot
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BleepingComputer
Microsoft is testing a new policy that allows IT administrators to uninstall the Copilot digital assistant on managed Windows 11 devices, providing more control over AI features in enterprise environments. The policy is currently rolling out to Insider Preview builds and can be enabled via Group Policy, with users still able to reinstall Copilot if desired.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Windows Central
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build introduces broader access to Copilot+ features, including enhanced image descriptions via Narrator for all users, and new management options for IT admins. Additionally, Microsoft is testing an improved cross-device Resume feature that now leverages the Windows Notification System, expanding seamless activity continuation between devices. The update is available for Insiders in the Dev or Beta Channel, with some channel switching restrictions upcoming.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Windows Latest
Microsoft is testing a new feature to integrate Copilot directly into Windows 11's File Explorer, likely as a sidebar or chat pane, moving beyond the current right-click 'Ask Copilot' option. This could allow users to chat with Copilot within Explorer itself, with references suggesting a dockable or detachable interface. Despite ongoing development, Copilot's market share on the web remains low, and Microsoft has not yet confirmed the full rollout.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Axios
Microsoft is integrating checkout capabilities into its Copilot AI assistant, allowing users to complete purchases within chats and potentially reshaping e-commerce by giving Microsoft leverage over retailers' direct customer relationships. The feature is live in the U.S. with major payment and marketplace integrations, and Microsoft claims it shortens shopping journeys and increases purchase likelihood, positioning itself as a competitor to Amazon and Google in AI-driven commerce.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by TipRanks
LG has stated it respects consumer choice as Microsoft’s stock rises, following LG’s reversal on its stance regarding Copilot, a feature related to AI assistance, indicating a shift in their position on AI integration in products.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Windows Central
Microsoft is developing an AI-powered 'Advanced Paste' feature for Windows Clipboard, currently available via PowerToys, which leverages Copilot to enhance data manipulation, such as background removal and format conversion, aiming for deeper integration into Windows 11 to improve user workflows.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by TipRanks
Microsoft's stock (NASDAQ: MSFT) experienced a slip, and the company announced that its Copilot feature will be coming to LG TVs, regardless of user preference.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Windows Central
Microsoft's Windows division, led by Pavan Davuluri, is pushing towards an 'agentic OS' with AI features like Copilot, but users are frustrated with the focus on AI at the expense of stability, privacy, and core functionality, leading to criticism and skepticism about Microsoft's priorities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Windows Central
Microsoft has released a Windows 11 preview with a new Copilot-powered Taskbar search box that replaces the traditional search interface with a floating, AI-enhanced panel, offering faster results and integrated chat capabilities, though it currently has some usability and integration issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Windows Latest
Microsoft is testing Ask Copilot in Windows 11's taskbar, which combines traditional search with AI-powered semantic understanding, and includes features like Copilot Vision and Voice, aiming to make the taskbar a more dynamic and natural interaction hub. The feature is currently in testing with Insiders and offers a more streamlined, faster search experience, but some AI features are still under development.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by theregister.com
Australia's Competition & Consumer Commission is suing Microsoft for allegedly misleading users of Microsoft 365 about Copilot subscription options, claiming Microsoft concealed a lower-cost 'Classic' plan to push users towards more expensive Copilot plans. The case highlights concerns over consumer rights and transparency in subscription services.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Australia's competition regulator sued Microsoft, accusing it of misleading about 2.7 million customers by not clearly disclosing that a cheaper plan without AI assistant Copilot was available, after price hikes linked to the AI integration in Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The ACCC seeks penalties and consumer redress, alleging that Microsoft failed to provide material information, breaching Australian consumer law.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Mashable
Microsoft has updated its AI assistant, Copilot, with a new personality and appearance, naming it Mico, which evokes memories of the classic Clippy, aiming to create a more personalized and conversational user experience.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Microsoft is reorganizing its Outlook team under new leadership to overhaul the email client with AI, aiming to transform it into a personal assistant that reads, drafts, and organizes messages, with a focus on rapid prototyping and AI integration throughout the development process.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by theregister.com
Microsoft has revived Clippy as an avatar named Mico in its latest Copilot update, featuring new capabilities like shared conversations, improved memory, app connectors, health-related assistance, and more human-like interactions, with plans for broader rollout.