Microsoft CEO hints at AI assistant Copilot becoming core of Windows experience

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Copilot AI could become like the new Start button for orchestrating app experiences and expressing user intent.

Nadella suggests Copilot may bring apps to the user rather than requiring navigation to find and open apps.

Copilot could understand natural language requests and suggest or launch apps to satisfy user goals.

Nadella implies Copilot's AI capabilities may change user habits and interaction with Windows.

This hints Copilot could play a central role in rumored modular, AI-focused Windows 12.