Overview
- Copilot now sits on the taskbar as a sidebar you open on demand, reducing clutter and making the assistant easier to use.
- Microsoft’s assistant runs on ChatGPT-4, giving Windows 11 users direct access to the model for writing, summaries and explanations.
- The AI ties into Microsoft 365 and system controls to draft emails, analyze Excel data, generate PowerPoint slides and adjust display or brightness settings.
- Snipping Tool adds OCR so screenshots can be right‑clicked to “Copy all text,” a feature available in the standard Windows 11 build.
- The “Hey Copilot” wake phrase is beginning a gradual rollout, with availability varying by device and a toggle expected in Settings once it appears.