Microsoft rolls out AI updates in Windows 11 as Windows 10 ends

Microsoft will roll out new Copilot AI features to all Windows 11 PCs in the coming months, expanding access beyond its Copilot+ line.

The updates include voice interaction, allowing users to activate the assistant by saying “Hey, Copilot,” and Copilot Vision, which lets the AI understand and respond to on-screen context.

Copilot Actions, which can perform tasks within apps or the operating system based on natural language commands, will also be available to general Windows 11 users for the first time.

These features were previously limited to enterprise customers or PCs with advanced hardware.

Microsoft said the new tools work with both voice and text prompts, and can be used across various apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Some advanced features, such as Click to Do and faster on-device processing, will remain exclusive to Copilot+ PCs with dedicated neural processing units.

The broader rollout follows the end of Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025.

🔗 Source: Microsoft

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