Microsoft wants artificial intelligence and voice control to become a bigger part of Windows

Windows 11 has been out in its current form since 2021, but Microsoft has big visions of transforming its operating system into a more AI-friendly system. Starting today, Microsoft is adding AI capabilities to Windows 11 PCs, encouraging users to use Copilot by talking to their computer and allowing the AI ​​to perform some basic functions for them. The updates are being rolled out alongside an advertising campaign that invites people to “meet the computer that can talk.”

“We believe we are on the cusp of the next evolution, where artificial intelligence doesn't just happen in chatbots but becomes naturally integrated into the hundreds of millions of experiences people use every day,” said Yusuf Mehdi, chief marketing officer for consumer at Microsoft. edge. “Our vision is: let's rewrite the entire operating system around artificial intelligence and build a truly artificial intelligence PC.”

These new features sound similar to the Cortana voice options on Windows 10. For example, the user can bring the PC out of standby by saying “Hey, co-pilot!” as a command. Mehdi also shared his belief that voice control will be more widely embraced by users than in the past.

Windows 11 users must give the AI ​​permission to act on their behalf before they can do so. As part of its rollout strategy, Microsoft is using Copilot Vision to scan everything on the screen and provide users with help or tips on documents, photos, and programs. However, Copilot Actions (artificial intelligence assistants that can perform actions for local PCs) are still in beta and are not yet ready for full release. Meanwhile, Copilot is being integrated into the Windows taskbar for easier access to voice commands.

Earlier this week, renowned game developers Hideo Kojima and Glen Schofield argued that AI tools should be embraced. A recent survey showed More than 50% of Japanese game publishers use artificial intelligence in some way. outside the industry, OpenAI’s new Sora 2 It appears to be liberally borrowing Nintendo's intellectual property without permission. The Japanese government has formally requested OpenAI stops Sora 2 copyright infringement.