Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows
Microsoft reduces AI features in Windows 11 for better user experience.

Microsoft is rolling back some of its Copilot AI integrations in Windows 11, focusing on a more intentional approach to AI features. The company plans to reduce integrations in applications like Photos, Widgets, and Notepad, aiming to enhance user experience amid growing concerns about AI bloat. This decision reflects user feedback and a broader trend of prioritizing genuinely useful AI applications.
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Microsoft will cut Copilot integrations in apps like Photos and Notepad.
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A recent Pew Research study found that 50% of U.S. adults are more concerned than excited about AI.
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The company is also enhancing user control over system updates and improving File Explorer.
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