Microsoft has updated Windows 11 with a set of new artificial intelligence features.
The company unveiled a collection of new AI-powered capabilities for Windows 11, including a tool called Copilot Vision — a feature that can scan and analyze the user’s entire screen content.
These new features are being rolled out gradually and some of them will only be available on Copilot+ PCs equipped with Snapdragon processors.
Copilot Vision is available to all Windows 11 users. This tool is integrated into the Copilot app and allows users to ask questions about what they see on their screen — even if the content is spread across multiple apps or web pages.
For example, you can ask how to improve the lighting in a photo. Microsoft had released an experimental version of Copilot Vision last year.
Users of Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon processors will also gain access to a new AI Agent in the Windows settings. This tool lets you search for settings using natural, conversational language. For instance, you can ask, “How do I turn on silent mode?” or “How do I connect Bluetooth?” and, when possible, the agent will carry out the task itself.
Another new feature exclusive to Copilot+ PCs is Click to Do. By holding the Windows key and left-clicking on an app, text, or website, Click to Do offers quick action suggestions — like summarizing a paragraph or helping with reading practice using the Reading Coach tool. You can also use Copilot to draft a document in Word or schedule a meeting in Teams.
Additional Copilot+ exclusive features include an AI sticker generator in Paint, the ability to select and edit specific image elements, and a smart lighting option in the Photos app. The Snipping Tool now has an AI-powered feature that can accurately screenshot the content you want.
On the other hand, some non-AI features are being made available to all Windows 11 users, such as a Color Picker tool in Snipping Tool and a system to automatically fix issues that could cause unexpected restarts.
Microsoft says these features will become available over the next month. Some are already accessible through the latest non-security Windows update and via the Microsoft Store.
