Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
At today's Windows and Surface event, Microsoft showed off an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that will give it access to local files on your PC and the ability to take actions across the OS. It's part of an idea Microsoft is calling "Hybrid Intelligence," where apps and tools rely on a mix of […]
Microsoft unveiled a suite of updates to its Windows operating system on Wednesday, positioning the software as a hub for AI agents and other AI tools. Chief Executive Satya Nadella described Windows as transitioning into a "hybrid intelligence" system, which would incorporate cloud-based AI as well as AI running locally through products like the coding tool GitHub.
The company emphasized the importance of local AI, citing its cost-effectiveness and safety compared to cloud-based AI. Microsoft showcased the new Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end device built for developers and creators, which will be equipped with Nvidia's RTX Spark "superchip." This laptop will be available starting October 16, with the accompanying Surface RTX Spark Dev Box launching in November.
The company's redesigned Copilot AI app will serve as a central interface for users to interact with AI bots, access AI tools, write code, and utilize a new Autopilot feature that enables users to create, assign, and manage AI agents with specific goals. This new "super app" aims to streamline users' workflows and integrate seamlessly with Microsoft's existing business tools, addressing initial user complaints about Copilot's persistent presence within the Windows OS.
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