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Microsoft Rolls Out AI-Powered Start Menu and Settings Agent for Windows 11

The updates debut on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, introducing redesigned navigation, automated settings adjustments, and expanded AI tools across core apps.

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Windows AI update
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Sharing the Windows 11 screen with Copilot so the AI can help.

Overview

  • The revamped Start menu is now wider, scrollable, and organized by categories, with a phone companion panel for synced Android and iOS devices.
  • An AI agent integrated into the Settings app enables natural language queries to adjust system settings, with user permission for automated changes.
  • Initial rollout targets Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with AMD and Intel support expected in the coming weeks.
  • Core Windows apps, including Notepad, Photos, Paint, and File Explorer, gain new AI features for editing, summarizing, and productivity tasks.
  • Accessibility improvements include rich image descriptions in Narrator, enhancing usability for visually impaired users.