Microsoft had recently announced that a big announcement was in store, leading to curiosity and speculations among users. Now, that big update has been revealed and it is all about – you guessed it – AI. The tech giant has announced several new AI features as part of Windows 11 update that will give superpowers to every PC. The announcement was made in a blog post.
‘Today, we’re taking an exciting step forward with a new wave of updates that make every Windows 11 PC an AI PC – with Copilot at the center of it all. We are making the most powerful AI more accessible by integrating it into the Windows experiences people are already using every day,’ the company noted in the post.
So, what are these features, how will they benefit you, and how can you use them? Read on as we answer all these questions.
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Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, is now smarter. You can now simply say “Hey Copilot” to wake it up and ask for help – whether it’s opening an app, explaining how to use a feature, or troubleshooting your settings. The feature works through natural voice commands, so there is no need to type prompts or search through menus.
With Copilot Vision, Microsoft is taking this a step further. Once you give permission, the assistant can “see” what’s on your screen and guide you through apps, show where to click, or even suggest improvements in real time. Imagine editing a photo and having Copilot tell you how to fix the lighting or reviewing a PowerPoint file and getting automatic feedback on your slides.
Copilot Vision is now available worldwide and works with apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and even creative tools. You can also use it in text mode if you prefer typing over talking.
The company is also testing Copilot Actions, an early version of AI that can perform local tasks directly on your PC. For instance, you could ask it to organise your photos, extract data from a PDF, or even build a simple website using documents stored on your computer. This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders for testing.
Microsoft is also making Copilot more deeply integrated into the Windows interface. There’s a redesigned taskbar with an “Ask Copilot” option that lets you summon it anytime. A new Manus AI agent in File Explorer can create a website from local files or images in minutes, without needing to upload anything online. The company says this is part of its goal to make AI “agentic” -capable of acting on your behalf, securely and responsibly.
The update extends to entertainment as well. Gaming Copilot, now available on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld devices, brings AI-powered game assistance. Players can ask for gameplay tips, recommendations, or troubleshooting help, all without leaving their game.
Security remains a key focus for Microsoft, which says all these AI features will be “secure by design.” Users will have full control over what Copilot can access or do, and actions will only run with permission.
Finally, Microsoft says this marks the beginning of a new era for Windows PCs, one where AI is built in from the ground up. With Windows 10 support now ended, the company hopes these updates will give users a compelling reason to upgrade to Windows 11 and experience what it calls a “true AI partner” in their daily workflow.
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