After 30 Years, Windows Keyboard Gets a Copilot Upgrade
Microsoft is set to introduce the Copilot key to Windows 11 PCs, a move hailed as the most significant change to the Windows PC keyboard in nearly three decades. The Copilot key joins the Windows keyboard as a core component of PC keyboard. When pressed, it will invoke Copilot in Windows, making it seamless to engage with Copilot in your day-to-day use. “Nearly 30 years ago, we introduced the Windows key to the PC keyboard that enabled people all over the world to interact with Windows. We see this as another transformative moment in our journey with Windows where Copilot will be the entry point into the world of AI on the PC, ”said Yusuf Mehdi, executive vice president & consumer chief marketing officer. The Copilot key is expected to debut on new Windows 11 PCs from ecosystem partners, including devices from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm, with availability starting from late February through Spring. Surface devices featuring the Copilot key are also anticipated in the upcoming release. Microsoft wants 2024 to be “the year of the AI PC and said the Copilot key will not only simplify people’s computing experience but also amplify it. The tech giant said that the collaboration with silicon partners such as AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm has played a crucial role in Microsoft’s efforts to introduce new system architectures that power AI experiences on Windows PCs. This collaborative approach involves leveraging GPU, CPU, NPU, and cloud technologies to drive innovation. In the lead-up to and during CES, the Copilot key will be prominently featured on various Windows 11 PCs, showcasing Microsoft’s commitment to driving AI transformation and making it accessible to users.
The Copilot key is expected to debut on new Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft is set to introduce the Copilot key to Windows 11 PCs, a most significant change to the Windows PC keyboard in nearly three decades.
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