Microsoft Adds Dedicated Copilot Key to PC Keyboards for First Time Since 1994
• Microsoft is adding a dedicated "Copilot" key to PC keyboards, changing the standard layout for the first time since 1994 • The key will open the Copilot AI assistant on Windows 10 and 11 PCs where it's enabled, or Windows Search if not • Microsoft expects the key will eventually be required on new Windows 11 keyboards over time • The move shows Microsoft's commitment to pushing adoption of its AI products like Copilot • Chipmakers are adding neural processing units to chips to enable more AI features, and Windows 12 may integrate AI more deeply