Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
Source: The Verge (opens in a new tab) · Jay Peters
Intel Summary
Microsoft demonstrated an upgrade to its Copilot AI system at a Windows and Surface event, providing the assistant with access to local files on PCs and the ability to perform actions across the operating system as part of a concept called Hybrid Intelligence.
Why It Matters
Granting AI assistants direct operating system access and local file permissions expands desktop automation capabilities while introducing new considerations for endpoint data governance, local privacy controls, and enterprise security policies.
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