Microsoft is transforming Windows 11 into an 'agentic OS' by integrating AI agents, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, into the taskbar. This shift enables AI-driven task execution and file access directly from the taskbar, offering users advanced interaction capabilities.
Taskbar Integrations
The updated Windows 11 taskbar now features AI agents that perform background tasks, showcased through interactive icons and badges. Users can view progress by hovering over these icons. A unified search combines local file discovery with Copilot's functionality, allowing direct initiation of agents from the taskbar.
- Windows 11 taskbar integrates AI agents and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Agents manage tasks and file access, showing progress on taskbar icons.
- Unified search enables conversations and task initiation from the taskbar.
File Explorer Enhancements
In File Explorer, Copilot assists users by summarizing documents, answering file-related queries, and drafting emails. The 'Click to Do' feature on Copilot Plus PCs converts tables into Excel formats and merges local AI with cloud data processing.
- Copilot in File Explorer summarizes and interacts with documents.
- 'Click to Do' transforms data tables and integrates local with cloud AI.
Additional Features
Windows 11 also enhances productivity across applications. Outlook receives AI-generated summaries, while Word introduces automatic alt-text for images. A fluid dictation system transcribes speech into punctuated text. Furthermore, Windows 365 cloud PCs will feature Copilot Plus capabilities.
- Outlook features AI-generated summaries, Word adds alt-text automation.
- Fluid dictation converts speech to text.
- Windows 365 incorporates Copilot Plus features.
