Windows Search is getting smarter, while a new Click to Do tool enables AI-assisted actions based on what’s on a user’s screen.

Microsoft is doubling down on AI with new Copilot features and other AI tools. Here's who gets them first and when you can expect to see them.

Microsoft says AI in search will come to the File Explorer first and will make its way to Windows Settings and the universal Windows Search pane in the coming months. These improvements appear to be exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, as they require an NPU to process the visual recognition data for describing documents and files in search criteria.

Windows 11's 2024 update starts rolling out today, and there are also some new Copilot+ AI PC features coming.

With few exceptions, the updates all leverage AI in an effort to create a more personalized and powerful experience for users.

Microsoft has new features for the Copilot AI assistant, Windows 11 OS, Copilot+ PCs, including Copilot Voice, Vision, Daily, Labs, Discover, Think Deeper and Click to Do.

Microsoft is using AI models to greatly improve Windows search on its new Copilot Plus PCs, including the addition of a new Click to Do feature that’s very similar to Google’s Circle to Search. These search improvements will make it easier to find and interact with images,

Unveiled today, Windows 11 is getting four powerful new AI features that will only run on Copilot+ PCs, and it starts with "Click To Do."

What’s next for Windows? Microsoft may have just shipped the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), but the company is already disclosing its plans for next-gen Windows apps — and there’s some very interesting AI-powered features due by the holidays.