Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files

Microsoft has introduced 'Hybrid Intelligence' for its Copilot AI, allowing the system to access local PC files and perform actions across the Windows operating system. This update aims to make the AI agent more capable of handling complex, multi-step tasks by integrating cloud and local processing.
Why it matters
Deepening AI integration into the operating system marks a significant shift in how users interact with their personal computers and local data.
At today's Windows and Surface event, Microsoft showed off an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that will give it access to local files on your PC and the ability to take actions across the OS.
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