Windows 10: Dell's Windows Copilot concept shows what Microsoft failed to deliver

GHacks · Dec 28, 2023

When Microsoft released Windows Copilot to the masses, it promised that the new AI feature would help users control Windows 11. When users got their hands on Windows Copilot, they noticed quickly that the promised functionality was limited.

Even worse, all user requests required an active Internet connection and some patience, as it took a couple of seconds on average to get a response from the AI. We concluded in our initial review of the AI that there was not enough Windows in Windows Copilot to make it a useful tool. What remained was Bing Chat added as a sidebar to the Windows operating system and users disabled Windows Copilot as a consequence.

A second look at Windows Copilot confirmed the initial impression, unfortunately.

There is a chance that Windows Copilot will improve over time. Microsoft rushed it out apparently and work continues.

Dell showcased a demo of an advanced AI recently to Gizmodo. While just a concept, it shows what Windows Copilot could have been and maybe could become in the future. Dell's concept works similarly to Windows Copilot.

Users activate an icon on the taskbar to start interacting with the AI. Input supports text and voice, which is different from Windows Copilot already. What sets Dell's vision apart from Microsoft's current implementation is what comes next.

When users type or speak, the AI responds immediately. While it may not be feasible to run AI on user devices without Internet connectivity at this point in time, it visualizes how responsive the AI's responses can be.

Besides that, Dell's AI is more of a Windows helper that assists users when it comes to tasks. The user asks in one demo how they can change the brightness on their trackpad. Instead of getting text instructions on how to do that, which is what Windows Copilot would do, Dell's AI displays a brightness slider that users can interact with immediately.

But Dell's envisioned AI can also be proactive. In another demo, the AI informed the user that it detected a connection to a public Wi-Fi and made changes to the system automatically, such as setting security settings to high. The option to reverse these changes was displayed to the user.

It is just a concept

Dell's vision of an AI on Windows does not exist at this point. There is certainly a chance that Microsoft could improve Windows Copilot in some areas to expand its functionality on Windows. Whether Microsoft has the intention of doing so remains to be seen. Even if Microsoft plans to introduce additional Windows controls, there is still the responsiveness problem.

It could be overcome with a fixed set of actions and options that don't require an Internet connection. Depending on user input, Microsoft could add local processing to some of the commands and redirect to the remote server if the local AI can't make any sense of the input.

Maybe that will be possible when the first iteration of AI chips makes a debut and is supported by Windows. There is the rumor that the next version of Windows will put a focus on AI. It is doubtful that it will require an AI chip, as it would introduce another system requirements chasm, something that Microsoft likely does not want to risk.

Clearly, with Dell's vision going much further, there need to be controls. Users should be able to disable any automatic changes that the AI makes to the system.

Now You: do you use Windows Copilot? If not, what would it take for you to give it a try?

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Brink · Dec 28, 2023

Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote

We are thrilled to announce that the Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote. This powerful tool combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data from the Microsoft Graph—notes, calendars, emails, chats, documents, meetings, and more—and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into a powerful productivity tool. All of this is done within our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. We know that too much time is spent on the mundane tasks of work and not enough time is spent on the work that brings us joy and ignites our creativity. That's why Copilot is being integrated directly into OneNote. It works with you, embedded in the other Microsoft 365 apps you use daily to help you unlock productivity, unleash creativity, and uplevel your skills.

An animated image demonstrating how to use Copilot to make a to-do list in OneNote. Copilot in OneNote Your digital notebook reimagined with Copilot. Copilot in OneNote helps you create, capture, organize, and recall information with confidence. As your notetaking partner, Copilot uses your prompts to draft plans, generate ideas, create lists, organize information, and more. Copilot can transform existing text by summarizing, rewriting, formatting, and adding visual context. Uplevel your digital notebook with natural language commands to reorganize your notebook, adjust formatting, and highlight what's important. Here are some example commands and prompts you can try:

Create a plan for my daughter’s high school graduation party.

Summarize notes into bullet points on a new page.

Generate a list of topics and talking points to be covered in an annual investor update meeting.

Plan a spring trip to Paris for me, my partner, and my two teenage children.

I'm starting a wholesale coffee bean and roasting company. Give me 10 suggestions for a company name and vision statement.

Building responsibly Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed for the needs of the enterprise. Our efforts are guided by our AI principles and Responsible AI Standard and build on decades of research on grounding and privacy-preserving machine learning. Microsoft’s work on AI is reviewed for potential harms and mitigations by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts. We use the Azure Content Moderation Stack across our services to monitor and filter harmful content. Technologies like InterpretML and Fairlearn help to detect and correct data bias. The Copilot System builds on our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. Copilot automatically inherits your organization’s security, compliance, and privacy policies for Microsoft 365. Data is managed in line with our current commitments. Copilot large language models are not trained on your tenant data. Finally, we have worked to design an experience that prioritizes human agency and puts the user in control. This includes noting limitations, providing links to sources, and prompting users to review, fact-check, and fine-tune content based on their own knowledge and judgment. Read about Microsoft 365 Copilot on our Official Microsoft Blog.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...t/ba-p/3788442

Abdullah Tahir2 · Dec 28, 2023

Copilot not showing in North America

I have a Dell Laptop and got the new Windows 23H2 update today but Copilot is not showing in the taskbar and it was not previously either. Does anyone else see this feature? I have tried running the prompt: microsoft-edge://?ux=copilot&tcp=1&source=taskbar but it just opens edge. When will this feature be out?

Brink · Dec 28, 2023

Microsoft plans to bring Copilot to Windows 10

Microsoft began rolling out its new AI assistant for Windows earlier this year with the Windows 11 version 23H2 release, which adds a new Microsoft Copilot button directly to the Taskbar. Microsoft has been putting its Copilot in front of every user it can, but there's still a large chunk of PC users on the older Windows 10 OS which hasn't seen any of Microsoft's recent AI additions. That may soon be changing. According to my sources, Microsoft is planning to bring the same Microsoft Copilot to Windows 10 in an update coming soon. Just like Windows 11, this update to Windows 10 will place a Copilot button directly on the Windows 10 taskbar, which will open the exact same Copilot sidebar experience found on Windows 11. The main reason behind this decision is market share. Windows 10 is still in use on around 1 billion monthly active devices, compared to the 400 million monthly active devices on Windows 11. Microsoft views that additional 1 billion users as an untapped market for Copilot expansion, and so adding Copilot to Windows 10 is an obvious next step for the company.
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Read more: Exclusive: Microsoft will update Windows 10 with new AI Copilot soon | Windows Central See also: Announcing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion | Windows 11 Forum

Windows 10: Dell's Windows Copilot concept shows what Microsoft failed to deliver

Dell's Windows Copilot concept shows what Microsoft failed to deliver

Dell's Windows Copilot concept shows what Microsoft failed to deliver

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