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Microsoft Tests AI Actions in Windows 11 File Explorer for Image Edits and Document Summaries

The new AI-powered shortcuts, currently in Insider Preview builds, allow users to perform tasks like background removal and document summarization directly from the context menu.

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Overview

  • Microsoft has introduced AI actions in File Explorer for Windows 11, available in the latest Dev and Beta Insider Preview builds.
  • Users can now right-click JPG and PNG files to access four AI-powered image tools: Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background.
  • Upcoming features include document summarization and FAQ generation for Microsoft 365 files, requiring a subscription and Copilot license, with consumer support planned for later.
  • These AI actions are part of Microsoft's broader strategy to embed generative AI into Windows 11, including Copilot-curated stories in the widgets feed.
  • Critics have raised concerns about potential interface clutter and the increasing reliance on subscription-based features.