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Microsoft is enhancing its Windows 11 operating system with the introduction of the "Hey, Copilot!" wake word, allowing users to activate the AI assistant hands-free. This new feature enables users to initiate conversations and tasks through voice commands, streamlining interaction with Windows 11. By simply saying "Hey, Copilot!", users can invoke the AI and begin a dialogue without needing to use a mouse or keyboard. This aims to provide a more intuitive and accessible way to engage with the operating system, especially when users are occupied with other tasks.
The "Hey, Copilot!" feature is an opt-in setting that users can enable within the Copilot app's settings. Once activated, a microphone icon will appear on the screen, indicating that Copilot is listening. The system uses an on-device wake word spotter that is designed to only detect the "Hey, Copilot!" phrase. To address privacy concerns, Microsoft states that the spotter has a 10-second audio buffer that isn't recorded or stored locally. Instead, audio from when the wake word is detected is sent to the cloud to answer the user's question.
Currently, the "Hey, Copilot!" feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders with Copilot app version 1.25051.10.0 and higher, and is limited to users who have set their display language to English. Microsoft is also making strategic shifts internally, including cutting approximately 7,000 jobs, or 3% of its workforce, to increase investment in artificial intelligence. The job cuts primarily affect middle management and non-technical staff, reflecting a broader trend in the tech industry to streamline operations and prioritize AI development. This realignment includes a significant investment of up to $80 billion in AI infrastructure, such as data centers, to support the computational demands of training and running AI models.
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The "Hey, Copilot!" feature is an opt-in setting that users can enable within the Copilot app's settings. Once activated, a microphone icon will appear on the screen, indicating that Copilot is listening. The system uses an on-device wake word spotter that is designed to only detect the "Hey, Copilot!" phrase. To address privacy concerns, Microsoft states that the spotter has a 10-second audio buffer that isn't recorded or stored locally. Instead, audio from when the wake word is detected is sent to the cloud to answer the user's question.
Currently, the "Hey, Copilot!" feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders with Copilot app version 1.25051.10.0 and higher, and is limited to users who have set their display language to English. Microsoft is also making strategic shifts internally, including cutting approximately 7,000 jobs, or 3% of its workforce, to increase investment in artificial intelligence. The job cuts primarily affect middle management and non-technical staff, reflecting a broader trend in the tech industry to streamline operations and prioritize AI development. This realignment includes a significant investment of up to $80 billion in AI infrastructure, such as data centers, to support the computational demands of training and running AI models.
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- www.artificialintelligence-news.com: Microsoft is cutting about 7,000 jobs, or 3% of its workforce. The move isn’t about poor performance or falling revenue. It’s a clear shift in strategy—fewer layers, more engineers, and more investment in artificial intelligence.
- gHacks Technology News: Microsoft introduces "Hey, Copilot" wake word for activating the AI on Windows 11
- www.laptopmag.com: Article about what to expect at Microsoft Build 2025.