Microsoft empowers Windows 11 with voice-controlled Copilot AI assistant
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Shikhar Mehrotra Published October 16, 2025 |
What’s happened? The Redmond-based tech giant Microsoft is rolling out several AI-based features for Windows 11 users. These features are centered around the Copilot assistant and have the potential to change the way you interact with your computer forever.
Why is this important? These features come after Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and are designed to encourage more users to upgrade to the latest operating system the company has to offer.
Why should I care? If you’re a Windows 11 user with access to the new Copilot features, you’ll experience a major productivity boost, especially with the agentic AI that handles routine tasks efficiently.
OK, what’s next? Over time, Microsoft plans to make Copilot even smarter, likely through integration with additional third-party apps via Connectors, a feature currently available to Windows Insiders. As the assistant learns from your usage habits (and the content on the screen), it will begin suggesting actions before you even ask for them. Windows 11 users will also get a new “Ask Copilot” option on the taskbar, wherein users can search for apps, files, and get one-click responses.
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