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Microsoft announced an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that gives it access to local files on a PC and the ability to take actions across Windows. The agents and models are reportedly intended to run locally.
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Microsoft announced an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that gives it access to local files on a PC and the ability to take actions across Windows.
Why it matters: It expands Copilot from a chat assistant into a system that can act on a user's files and operating system.
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