Two days after ending support to Windows 10, Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 which makes it more AI powered and also comes with its own voice assistant Hey Copilot.
The tech giant had on October 14, 2025 stopped support to Windows 10 users, asking them to upgrade to Windows 11.
Two days later, the tech giant released new updates for the next generation Windows 11 operating system which has a number of AI features that the company said will convert every computer into an “AI PC”.
“Today, we’re taking an exciting step forward with a new wave of updates that make every Windows 11 PC an AI PC”, the tech giant said.
At the center of new AI features is Copilot, the AI-powered intelligent assistant Microsoft had introduced in December 2023, and integrated it with automatic launch feature in Windows 11 in January 2024.
Hey Copilot works in line with familiar voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, and users can summon it hands-free simply by saying “Hey Copilot”.
“The magic unlock with Copilot Voice and Copilot Vision is the ease of interaction. Using the new wake word, “Hey Copilot,” getting something done is as easy as just asking for it”, Microsoft said in a blog post.
“And with your permission, Copilot Vision can analyze what’s on your screen helping you learn new apps, get recommendations for a project or show you how to do it”, the company added.
Since its initial release, early adopters of Copilot Vision have inspired us with their creative use cases, from troubleshooting settings, to getting step by step guidance, and even learning complex editing tools.
“New wake and goodbye words make it even easier to use, which are generally available for Windows 11 PCs. This opt-in feature gives people a new way to easily start a conversation with Copilot Voice, anytime the feature is enabled”, Microsoft said.
Copilot Vision lets the AI assistant “see” what’s on your screen to help with tasks in real time. This also includes full desktop and app sharing, full app context in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other features like Highlights and Text-in Text-out.
The visual upgrade will also extend to gaming, photo viewing, and travel planning. Microsoft says users will be able to ask Copilot to show them how to do something, not just tell them.
Microsoft has also added new button 'Ask Copilot' in Windows Taskbar, available via Windows Insiders.
“With the new Ask Copilot on the taskbar, Copilot becomes a natural part of how you use your PC, ready to help, guide and collaborate the moment you need it”, Microsoft said.
“This experience leverages existing Windows APIs to return your apps, files and settings, like the Windows Search experience and does not grant Copilot access to your content”, it added.
Another feature, perhaps the most futuristic addition in Windows 11 is Copilot Actions. The feature allows Copilot to take real actions on your behalf, like booking a table at your favorite restaurant or ordering groceries.
“Whether you need a hand sorting through your recent vacation photos or need to extract info from a PDF, Copilot Actions can do the heavy lifting for you based on the context of what’s on your PC”, Microsoft said.
Microsoft however said, it is previewing an experimental capability for Copilot Actions to expand beyond the browser to take actions directly on local files in Windows and it will come soon to Windows Insiders in Copilot Labs.
Besides, the new updates include more power to Copilot Connectors, Manus, a general AI agent, and Gaming Copilot (beta).
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