Rockin' with AI: New Features in Windows 11
Microsoft reintroduces Windows 11's debatable AI functionality, ensuring it perpetually lacks security.
Windows 11 is shaking things up with a slew of AI goodies, like an upgrade to Copilot and a clever settings manager. Here's a lowdown on the latest additions:
- Copilot's Tricks: Microsoft is rolling out some fresh Copilot+ PC tricks, featuring a smart AI assistant that helps users tweak settings using a natural chat dialogue. For instance, you can ask the AI to resize the mouse pointer, and it'll find and adjust the setting with your nod[4][5].
- Recall the Moment: The Recall feature, part of the AI overhaul, serves as a handy assistant to help you find stuff on your computer by snapping screenshots and using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to decipher the context[1].
- Extra AI Perks: Other enhancements include a snazzier Windows search, a refined photo search within the Photos app, and an AI-powered tool to locate and install apps through the Microsoft Store[4].
How Recall Revamps Your Tech Hunt
The Recall feature operates by:
- Screen Captures: It captures the user's screen actions.
- OCR Magic: It uses OCR to comprehend the content and context of the screenshots.
- Finds Your Stuff: Users describe what they're looking for, and Recall AI tracks it down based on the saved snaps.
Opting Out or Uninstalling Recall
- Turn It Off: Users can opt-out of the Recall feature in Windows Settings. It doesn't automatically activate and requires your consent[1].
- Unleash the Axe: Although the Copilot app (which includes the Recall feature) is pre-installed, users can chuck it. However, it'll bounce back in future updates[1].
In essence, these AI features are intended to boost productivity and user experience by leveraging state-of-the-art technology such as OCR and natural language processing.
Windows 11's AI-driven enhancements extend beyond Copilot, with the Recall feature using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to streamline finding files on your computer. Future updates may re-introduce the Recall app, which can be manually disabled in the Windows Settings. The technology sector, notably Gizmodo and other tech publications, have highlighted Windows 11's focus on data-and-cloud-computing, AI, and cybersecurity. Moreover, AI is also integrated into tech areas like tech support and search functions, such as the Windows search and the Photos app's image search.
