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Microsoft Edge 136 is now rolling out, bringing Copilot AI integration to the New Tab Page (NTP) on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Users will start to see Copilot prompts when using the search box on the NTP. Selecting these prompts will directly open Copilot with the query pre-loaded, streamlining the process of utilizing AI for browsing tasks. Microsoft is also replacing the Bing or Search icon with the Copilot icon in the search box, ensuring users are instantly directed to Copilot.
This update signifies a shift towards AI-first browsing within the Edge ecosystem. An "Edge Copilot Mode" feature flag can turn Edge into a Copilot-first experience. Within Copilot mode, users can activate "Copilot-inspired New Tab Page," where Copilot takes over the NTP, replacing the search bar and features, like MSN, with a Copilot search bar that directs users to Bing.com or Copilot.Microsoft.com. Beyond Edge, Microsoft is also incorporating generative AI features into other applications. Windows Insiders can now utilize AI-powered sticker generation in Paint by entering a prompt. Additionally, a "Perfect Screenshot" feature in the Snipping Tool will resize selections using AI. Notepad also gains the ability to generate new content using AI prompts. Users can access these features through the Copilot menu or by using keyboard shortcuts. These additions highlight Microsoft's broader strategy of infusing AI across its product suite, enhancing user experience and productivity. Recommended read:
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Kailyn Sylvester@Microsoft Security Blog
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Microsoft is actively enhancing its AI integration across Azure and Copilot, introducing new features and programs to support both enterprise security and AI innovation. The company is now offering the "Llama 4 herd" within Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks, providing users with more AI tools and resources. Simultaneously, Microsoft is working to improve Copilot's capabilities by integrating enhanced security measures and features designed to facilitate AI adoption within organizations. These advancements reflect Microsoft's commitment to making AI more accessible and secure for its users.
Microsoft is also working with external partners to foster AI development. Microsoft Hong Kong has collaborated with Cyberport to launch the "Cyberport x Microsoft AI Partnership Programme," aimed at nurturing local start-ups. This program provides benefits like solution support, expert guidance, and business matching opportunities to promising Hong Kong-based companies. Six companies were selected to participate, showcasing innovative AI solutions in healthcare, insurance, risk management, and corporate sustainability. In addition to external partnerships, Microsoft is focused on internal security enhancements related to AI. Microsoft Copilot utilizes classification labels as part of Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) to safeguard sensitive information, ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. These labels, applied manually, automatically, or suggested by Copilot, categorize data based on sensitivity levels, such as public, internal, or confidential. Furthermore, Microsoft is hosting a "Tech Accelerator: Azure Security and AI Adoption" event on April 22, 2025, designed to equip developers and cloud architects with the essential guidance and resources needed to securely plan, build, manage, and optimize their Azure deployments and AI projects. Recommended read:
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Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 4th, 2025, marking a significant milestone focused on its AI driven future. Top executives highlighted the company's vision for AI, centered around Copilot, which will be further integrated into Microsoft products. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, emphasized that Copilot will understand users in the context of their lives and show up in the right way at the right time, calling it "a new kind of relationship with technology."
Microsoft is launching Researcher and Analyst AI agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Researcher integrates OpenAI's deep research model with Microsoft 365 Copilot's orchestration and search capabilities to perform complex, multi-step research workflows. Analyst, powered by OpenAI's o3-mini reasoning model, helps turn raw data into actionable insights within minutes, capable of running Python code to process complex data queries. These agents, accessible through the "Frontier" program, aim to provide on-demand assistance in data analysis and general research tasks, enhancing user capabilities across various applications. Recommended read:
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@pcmag.com
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A recent Windows 11 update has inadvertently uninstalled the Copilot AI assistant from some users' PCs, causing frustration. The bug, affecting updates KB5053598, KB5053602, and KB5053606 across Windows 11 and Windows 10, removes the Copilot app and unpins it from the taskbar. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and updated the release notes, confirming that Copilot for Microsoft 365 is not affected.
Users affected by this bug can manually reinstall the Copilot app from the Microsoft Store and repin it to their taskbar as a temporary solution. It's worth noting that some users on Reddit have expressed that they appreciate this accidental "feature," stating they would prefer the option to install Copilot rather than having it forced upon them. Microsoft is currently working on a permanent solution and likely to issue an update soon. Recommended read:
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