1. Microsoft announced new Surface devices and accessories, with a focus on integrating its AI Copilot into Windows.
2. The Copilot feature aims to make employees more productive by summarizing meetings and documents they didn’t attend or read.
3. Microsoft is adding a toggle to the Copilot experience on Windows 11, with a goal to empower users to work more efficiently and creatively.
Microsoft recently unveiled two new Surface devices and a range of accessories at a virtual event, with a strong focus on the integration of its AI Copilot into Windows. The company emphasized the role of Copilot in enhancing productivity and efficiency for users by summarizing meetings and documents for them. Microsoft’s ultimate goal is to empower employees to work more creatively and make the most of their productive time.
To achieve this, Microsoft is introducing a toggle in Windows 11 that allows users to switch between “Work” and “Web” modes, integrating Copilot’s Microsoft 365 capabilities directly into the Windows interface. The company aims to make Copilot accessible to as many people as possible, with Windows positioned as a platform that leads organizations towards becoming AI-centered.
Additionally, Microsoft is banking on cloud PCs delivered through Windows 365 as a platform for Copilot. The Windows app, which provides access to cloud PCs, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Remote Desktop, has already seen over 3 million active hours of usage since its preview launch. Early adopters like Vodafone and Zurich Insurance Group are already on board.
Microsoft also highlighted that Copilot can now perform basic IT functions directly from the chat interface and announced the ability to resize Windows 365 cloud PCs. Overall, the event showcased Microsoft’s commitment to integrating Copilot into its hardware and software offerings, emphasizing the importance of AI-driven productivity tools for modern workplaces.