Avast ye mateys! Aye, Windows keyboards be havin' a grand transformation after 30 long years - a shiny new Copilot AI key!
2024-01-04
Arr, me hearties! Microsoft be givin' the Windows keyboard a jolly good shake after three decades! They be changin' the design, settin' sail on a new course. Shiver me timbers, this be a sight for sore eyes!
In a humorous tone, Microsoft has announced its latest AI innovation: a dedicated Copilot key on Windows 11 keyboards. This key will allow users to launch Copilot as easily as hitting the Esc or Backspace key. According to Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi, this new key will empower people to participate in the AI transformation more easily. The introduction of the Copilot key marks the first significant change to the Windows PC keyboard in nearly three decades.The Copilot key will join the Windows key as a core part of the PC keyboard. When pressed, the key will invoke the Copilot in Windows experience, making it seamless to engage Copilot in day-to-day activities. Keyboards with the Copilot key will be showcased at CES 2024, and Microsoft's manufacturing partners are on board with this move. Future Surface computers will also come with a Copilot key.
In Microsoft's preview video, the Copilot button appears to the right of the right-hand Alt key. It's unclear if this will be the final location, but third-party keyboard manufacturers will most likely follow suit. Currently, Copilot can be accessed in Windows 11 and Windows 10 via the taskbar, Start menu, or by pressing Win+C on the keyboard. However, with the Copilot key, users will only need a single key press to access it on new Windows 11 devices.
For AI enthusiasts, there is much more to look forward to this year. The big players in the field are expected to rapidly improve their products, and AI features are anticipated to be included in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 flagship phones. With the Copilot key, Microsoft aims to make AI more accessible and integrated into everyday computing.