Windows 11 Taskbar Set to Feature Autonomous Artificial Intelligence - Autonomous AI May Be Introduced
In an exciting development, Microsoft is working on integrating AI experiences into the Taskbar of Windows 11. The upcoming feature, known internally as "agentic companions" or "Taskbar Companion," could revolutionise the way users interact with their devices.
The AI companion, expected to take the form of a dedicated system button on the Taskbar, is designed to provide proactive, context-aware assistance by scanning screen content and suggesting relevant actions[1][2][3]. This could help users accomplish tasks more efficiently and enhance productivity.
Microsoft is keen to promote its AI product, Copilot, over competitors. It is likely that the Taskbar AI companion will be closely integrated with Copilot, leveraging its AI ecosystem[1][2][4]. This move aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to embed its AI tools, such as Copilot Vision and Click To Do overlays, into Windows 11, making the AI assistant easily accessible and useful across different workflows[1][2][4].
The possibility of voice control with the Taskbar companion is not yet confirmed, but the "agentic" AI capabilities suggest that it could support voice commands or interaction in the future[4]. This development could potentially open up new possibilities for voice control of your system.
The AI companion feature, along with the Copilot and voice control capabilities, has been spotted in Windows 11 Insider preview builds, but more information may be revealed as preview builds are updated[1][2][3][4][5]. The button for the AI companion is expected to be located in a dedicated part of the Taskbar near the System Tray.
The "Windows 2030 Vision" video also hints at a future focus on AI assistants within Windows. The potential AI companion feature in the Taskbar could encourage users to use Copilot or Click To Do more often, making these tools an integral part of the Windows 11 user experience.
Stay tuned for more updates as Microsoft continues to develop this exciting new feature for Windows 11.
[1] Microsoft Develops AI Experiences for Windows 11: https://www.microsoft.com/news/ai-for-windows [2] Microsoft's AI Companion Feature for Windows 11 Taskbar: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/15/22971400/microsoft-windows-11-ai-companion-taskbar-feature [3] Agentic Capabilities Spotted in Windows 11 Insider Builds: https://www.neowin.net/news/agentic-capabilities-spotted-in-windows-11-insider-builds/ [4] Copilot Vision and Voice Control Capabilities for the AI Companion: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-plans-bring-voice-control-ai-companion-windows-11-taskbar [5] Windows 2030 Vision: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/2030-vision
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