Arr! Microsoft be plannin' to make Copilot set sail when Windows 11 sets anchor - and it may ignite the next fury o' the users, arrr!
2024-01-12
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Microsoft be tryin' out a newfangled auto-start trait fer Windows Copilot in Windows 11, but methinks the crew be givin' it a frosty welcome. Arr, be it truly needed? Or be there room fer some future tinkerin'?
Microsoft is planning to have its new AI assistant, Copilot, start up automatically on PCs with wide screens running Windows 11. This news comes from a Windows preview build in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. While the feature is still in testing stages and may not be included in the final Windows 11 update, it has already sparked controversy.Users are concerned about apps and features starting up automatically without their permission. However, Microsoft has stated that users will have the option to turn off this feature if it becomes part of the final update. The rollout of the preview build is ongoing, so not all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel will see the feature right away.
There is some confusion about which widescreens will qualify for the automatic startup feature. Windows Central wonders if it will include common 16:9 and 16:10 screens or only ultrawide monitors with 21:9 ratios. Currently, Copilot is limited in its capabilities, so the automatic startup may not be well-received by users.
Microsoft envisions Copilot as an AI assistant that enhances users' productivity across various apps. However, it is not yet at that level, and the automatic startup may only slow down the PC's loading time. This move may be laying the groundwork for a more substantial Copilot update in the future, possibly for the next iteration of Windows, unofficially known as "Windows 12."