Get Ready for Windows 11's Revolutionary AI Assistant, Copilot

Starting in June, Microsoft will test its latest AI technology, Copilot, which is set to become a 'personal assistant' for Windows 11 users. While AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, Jasper, YouChat, and Google Bard have gained popularity in recent months, they are mostly available through browsers or apps. Microsoft aims to bring this technology directly to PC users' operating systems by integrating Copilot into their taskbars.

This move comes as no surprise as Microsoft has been at the forefront of AI innovation, with several AI products already available, including Azure AI, Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), Microsoft Security Copilot for data and network security, Bing AI, and Microsoft Viva Sales AI. Each of these services provides tailored guidance to address specific needs. With the introduction of Copilot, Microsoft is taking another bold step in the world of AI technology.

The Copilot AI chatbot, which is currently available for Microsoft's Edge browser and Microsoft 365 Office apps, is set to make its way to Windows 11. This means that users will be able to access the service directly from their taskbar, as well as through all programs running on the operating system. According to Panos Panay, the head of Windows at Microsoft, the intention is to make Copilot ubiquitous, with the sidebar always available to serve as Windows 11 users' personal assistant.

Microsoft has released a video showcasing the usefulness of Copilot for Windows 11 users. The AI chatbot can answer complex questions, adjust settings, and even parse documents and provide feedback or rewrite them. Copilot will have full access to users' PCs, making it a fully featured and comprehensive assistant.

One instance that showcases the intricate integration of Copilot with a user's PC involves designing a logo for a coffee shop. By simply asking Copilot how to create a logo, the AI recommends utilizing the Adobe Express app, which is readily installed on the PC, along with a brief guide on how to use it. A quick link in Copilot's sidebar directs the user to Adobe Express' logo templates, making the process even more efficient. The user can then seamlessly send the logo they create to other employees via Microsoft Teams through the AI chatbot.

At the end of the Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot trailer, a montage demonstrates other potential uses, such as interacting with Spotify, GitHub, and even games like Forza Horizon 5. According to Panay, "AI is going to reinvent how you do everything on Windows," and the trailer seems to support that claim. While details regarding privacy and data sharing with Microsoft remain undisclosed, Windows users can expect to receive more information soon, as public testing of Windows 11 Copilot is set to commence in June.