AI, Copilot and Microsoft

Giant, AI ads are coming to Windows Copilot. Thanks, Microsoft
For years, Windows users have complained about “ads” touting Microsoft services, showing up in various places. Now the alarm bells should be seriously ringing: Microsoft has publicly disclosed plans for monstrous ads within Copilot,
Microsoft Plans to Add More Ads to Copilot Using AI
The first new ad format is called "Advertising Showroom," which places a large ad next to the Copilot text box. Microsoft says this setup lets users interact with products in a wa
Copilot might soon get more Microsoft AI models, less ChatGPT presence
Microsoft is reportedly eyeing more of its own AI models into Copilot and reduce dependency on OpenAI. It’s also exploring rivals such as DeepSeek and Meta.
Microsoft adds another Copilot hotkey – this time for AI voice chat
Microsoft has added yet another Copilot tweak for Windows Insiders. Hold down Alt + Spacebar for two seconds, and the AI assistant will pop up for a voice chat.
Don’t have a Copilot key? Microsoft is adding a keyboard shortcut for you
Newer Windows PCs have included a special Copilot key for about a year now. The Copilot key is meant to be a dedicated way to bring up Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant, although some people never use it and have turned to repurposing the Copilot key for other actions.
Windows 11 will add a new way to talk to Microsoft Copilot — no Copilot key required
A new feature for Copilot on Windows will let you speak to the AI tool after using a keyboard shortcut. Press to talk is in testing among Windows Insiders.
Microsoft is holding a 50th anniversary and Copilot event in April
Microsoft has started sending out invites to a 50th anniversary and Copilot event at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, ...
What Is Copilot? Microsoft's AI Assistant Explained
Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI is popping up in Windows, Edge, Office apps, and Bing. But just what exactly is it? Here’s ...
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Do you often chat to Copilot in Windows 11? A new press-to-talk feature should prove very handy
Press-to-talk capability is just in testing for now in the latest version of the Copilot app, which Microsoft is busy turning ...
Microsoft Copilot tips: 9 ways to use Copilot right
The free version of Microsoft’s generative AI chatbot is available in a standalone app, in the Edge browser, and on the web.
Microsoft reportedly ramps up AI efforts to compete with OpenAI
Microsoft Microsoft is accelerating its push to compete with OpenAI, its longtime collaborator, according to a report.
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Microsoft Word's AI Will Soon Use Recent Suggestions to Assist Your Writing
Based on what you're typing, Copilot in Word shows your most recent prompts, which you can use as-is or modify in Draft with ...
Microsoft Transforms Communications With Agentic AI Avatars From D-ID
D-ID real-time AI avatars are adding a visually engaging, natural layer to Microsoft's autonomous AI agents, enhancing ...
Microsoft’s new Dragon Copilot is an AI assistant for healthcare
Microsoft has announced Microsoft Dragon Copilot, an AI system for healthcare that can, among other things, listen to and ...
Forget Windows 11's intrusive ads — Microsoft integrates "Showroom ads" in Copilot AI, simulating brick-and-mortar stores, with a virtual brand rep expected to join the …
Microsoft recently unveiled new interactive ad formats for Copilot, including Showroom ads and Dynamic filters, which are ...