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Windows 11 Update Adds AI Features to Apps Like Paint, Photos, and Snipping Tool

  • Windows 11 update rolls out new AI assistant, Copilot

  • Paint app gets AI boost, layers, and Paint Cocreator preview

  • Snipping Tool can provide recipes for food pics and redact documents

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  • Enhanced Photos app searches pics by objects; Windows Backup transfers files between PCs

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Windows 11 is expected to introduce AI-powered features such as Copilot, OCR in the Camera app and Snipping Tool, object removal in the Photos app, and generative AI in the Paint app. These features will enhance productivity by allowing users to extract and edit text from images, remove objects from photos, and generate images based on descriptions.
Microsoft is expected to unveil new hardware products, including two-in-one models, laptops, and accessories, at its upcoming "special event" on September 21, along with AI-powered features and services, including previously announced AI innovations and potential updates to the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Laptop Go, Surface Go tablets, and Surface Pro. The event may also include announcements about new for-Surface accessories and software updates, such as third-party plugins for Bing Chat and AI integrations across Windows 11 applications.
Microsoft is reportedly working on AI-powered live wallpapers for Windows 11, which would create a more interactive user experience by adjusting depth perception and adding a parallax effect. These wallpapers are expected to work with both touch and mouse movement and could be a cool addition to the Windows 11 interface.
Microsoft is launching a new unified Copilot experience on September 26th, which will be built into Windows 11 and available across various apps and experiences.
Microsoft is introducing Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered companion that will provide assistance and improve productivity across Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Bing, and Edge, with capabilities such as natural language interactions, personalized search, and AI-powered shopping experiences. Copilot will roll out as part of the Windows 11 update on September 26 and will be available in various Microsoft products. Additionally, Microsoft is unveiling new Surface devices and announcing the general availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Chat for enterprise customers on November 1, 2023.
Microsoft is integrating advanced AI-powered features into its software and Windows operating system, as announced by the company's CEO.
Microsoft has introduced new features to its AI chatbot, Bing Chat, including more personalized answers, an improved shopping experience, and an Image Creator powered by OpenAI's DALL-E 3.
Microsoft's fall event showcased its AI leadership with generative AI upgrades to Bing Chat, Windows Copilot, and more, as well as the introduction of new Surface models, further integrating AI into its offerings.
Microsoft is officially rolling out Windows 11 version 23H2 to Insiders in the Release Preview, which includes only one change - an update to the built-in Teams client.
Microsoft Paint is getting a new feature called Paint Cocreator, which will allow users to generate AI-generated images from text prompts in Windows 11 23H2, bringing new life to the formerly outdated software.
Microsoft has added a surfing game to the Windows 11 installation and update process to engage users and transform the task into a more enjoyable experience.
Intel is anticipating a "Windows refresh" in 2024 and expects it to drive PC upgrades and contribute to increased revenues, coinciding with leaked references to Windows 12 in internal Intel documents. Microsoft's focus on AI features and integration in future versions of Windows suggests a potential combination of Windows 12 and a hardware refresh emphasizing AI coprocessors.
Intel's CFO has hinted at a significant "Windows refresh" coming next year, aligning with reports that the next version of Windows, possibly called Windows 12, is planned for a 2024 release with a focus on integrating new AI and cloud experiences.
Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Cocreator in the Windows 11 Paint app, which allows users to generate AI images using OpenAI's DALL-E model. To access this feature, users must join the waitlist and update their Paint app to the latest version.
Business interest in AI PCs is growing, with HP and Lenovo planning to release AI PCs next year and IDC predicting a boost in selling prices as more devices launch. Despite a decline in PC shipments, IDC and Gartner expect the PC market to pick up with the adoption of Windows 11 and a refresh cycle for devices bought during the pandemic.
Windows Server 2012 and Windows 11, version 21H2, have reached end of support, with no more technical assistance, bug fixes, or security updates provided by Microsoft.
Microsoft is expanding its rollout of AI tools for corporate users, including an AI-powered copilot for writing emails and an intelligent writing assistant for suggested edits and improvements, with the tools being made available to more corporate clients starting on November 1.
Microsoft's Copilot AI is a suite of AI tools that function as a digital personal assistant, offering various productivity and entertainment features such as summarizing text, generating images, transcribing audio, and connecting to external devices, and can be enabled on Windows 11 through the latest update and disabled through settings or PowerShell commands.
Windows 11 is struggling to gain popularity and has fallen behind Windows 10 in terms of active device usage, possibly due to its hardware requirements and lack of compelling features.
Windows 12 is expected to undergo a substantial system redesign to provide an AI-centric user experience, potentially replacing the Start button with the Copilot AI feature.