The company demonstrated Copilot's capabilities at its AI and Surface event, showing how it can draw from the web, user communications, and devices to provide personalized assistance. The tool can understand multiple types of input methods and provide answers by pulling context from various sources. However, the tool's need for access to a lot of user information for optimal performance could lead to pushback due to privacy concerns.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft is introducing a new AI tool called Copilot, which will work as a systemwide digital helper for Windows 11, assisting users with tasks ranging from managing PC settings to finding playlists.
- The new AI tool is context-aware and can proactively assist users, unlike older voice-activated virtual assistants which required users to initiate the conversation.
- Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Studio 2 will be the first Windows device to come with an Intel neural chip, which will boost performance and prevent overtaxing of the computer.
- While AI tools like Copilot could improve user experience, they also raise privacy concerns as they require access to a lot of personal information, which could lead to regulatory scrutiny.