Microsoft is currently testing out a change to the way Windows 11 and its Copilot AI functions on certain systems. Specifically, the brand is trialling having the AI-powered program automatically open up on “widescreen devices” when they are turned on.
As per its official blog post: “We are trying out opening Copilot automatically when Windows starts on widescreen devices with some Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This can be managed via Settings > Personalization > Copilot. Note that this is rolling out so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will see this right away. We’re trying this experience out on devices that have a minimum diagonal screen size of 27-inches and pixel width of 1920 pixels and limited to primary display screens in multi-monitor scenarios. As a reminder, we regularly try out different experiences with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel that may not ever ship, and others could show up in future Windows releases when they’re ready.”
As mentioned, this function is still being tested on select devices, so not everyone may see Microsoft’s Copilot suddenly start up on their systems. Having said that, it’s clear that this is an attempt by Microsoft to further push the adoption of both AI-driven technology and its Edge browser and platform. After all, this announcement comes just days after the Windows owner announced the new Copilot key for Windows PCs and laptops, offering users a chatbot-like experience when opened.
