Microsoft’s new feature suggests more AI integration in Windows 11 (19459000)
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Microsoft reportedly is testing a new feature called “Companions” in the taskbar. Windows Latestseems to be about AI agents but it’s still too early to tell how it works.
The first mention of Companions was in Build 26454 for Windows Server. Since then, traces of this feature have appeared in beta versions Windows 11.
The new feature may be one of the highlights in version 25H2 Windows 11, which will be released to the public this autumn.
Microsoft isn’t saying exactly what Companions does, but its name suggests that it could be an AI assistant with a more personal touch. Maybe it’s a follow-up feature to older features like Copilot.
This is in line with Microsoft’s long-standing efforts. It’s a continuous effort to add more AI to the Windows experience. This article was originally published on our sister publication PC for Alla ( ) was translated from Swedish and localized.
Author Mikael MarcanderContributor, PCWorld.
Mikael is a writer for all of our consumer tech categories. He previously worked for Macworld, but now primarily writes for our sister websites PC for Alla (M3) and PC for Alla (M3). Mikael is well-versed in the latest gadgets, streaming services, and AI tools.
