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IT Home reported on November 6 that tech outlet Windows Central published a post yesterday (November 5) saying Microsoft plans to integrate Copilot AI capabilities into the new Windows 11 search experience by the end of this year on an opt-in basis.
Citing the post, IT Home said that, unlike the previously controversial “Ask Copilot,” this Copilot integration is disabled by default and requires users to enable it manually. Users who do not want to use the AI assistant will not see an entry point for it in the search interface.
Under Microsoft's plans, the new Windows Search interface will place greater emphasis on the local experience: users will be able not only to find files and apps more accurately, but also to change system settings, open apps, reply to text messages, preview images and files, and perform certain actions on their computers directly. The new interface reduces the share of web content and uses a native Windows UI framework to provide a faster, smoother experience.
Once Copilot is integrated, users will be able to get quick answers directly in the taskbar search box. Those who want a more in-depth conversation can also switch from the search interface to the full Copilot app. Microsoft said the feature will launch first in select markets and then expand gradually.
The outlet noted that whether Microsoft can truly deliver on its promise that the feature will be “entirely optional” still depends on the scope of the rollout, default settings, and how it is implemented in different markets.
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