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Windows 11 gets more AI upgrades we didn’t ask for – as Copilot pops up on the desktop and Microsoft Store

Microsoft introduced an 'Ask Copilot' option in the Windows 11 right-click context menu via the 1.25044.93.0 update to prompt AI usage on the desktop and Microsoft Store.
This feature appeared as part of Microsoft's effort to boost Copilot adoption after reports showed its user base plateaued and caused user pushback due to added menu clutter.
Users can send compatible files to Copilot for AI-assisted actions like summarization, and the context menu addition is removable through registry tweaks, while Copilot also appears in the Microsoft Store for shopping advice.
Copilot+ PCs receive updates like Recall, an opt-in, end-to-end encrypted feature with biometric protections, designed to enhance productivity while addressing security and privacy concerns.
Overall, Microsoft expands AI features in Windows 11 to encourage Copilot engagement despite mixed reception, while testing new settings like the 'Advanced Settings' page and MAX_PATH toggle to improve usability.

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