- Microsoft rolls out early Windows Copilot preview to Insiders
- Windows Copilot is an AI-powered personal assistant
- It provides centralized AI assistance to customers
- It can be accessed through a taskbar button or keyboard shortcut
- The Windows Copilot panel remains pinned on the side of the screen
- Windows Copilot allows users to issue commands and modify settings
- Example commands include changing to dark mode and taking screenshots
- It currently offers a limited set of Windows settings plugins
- Third-party plugin support is not available yet
- Microsoft plans to enhance the Windows Copilot experience based on user feedback
- The early preview focuses on the integrated UI experience
- More functionality will be added in future previews
- Windows Copilot replaces Cortana as the built-in Windows personal assistant
- Cortana support will end in late 2023
- Windows and Edge still have powerful AI capabilities for productivity features