According to TechCrunch AI, Microsoft is reducing the number of entry points for its Copilot AI assistant across Windows applications. The company is removing or scaling back Copilot integration from several built-in apps, including Photos, Widgets, Notepad, and other applications.
The move represents a notable shift in Microsoft’s approach to integrating its AI assistant across the Windows operating system. While the company had previously expanded Copilot’s presence throughout various Windows components, it is now pulling back from what TechCrunch characterizes as “Copilot AI bloat.”
The changes are currently being implemented, though the report does not specify the exact timeline for the rollback or whether additional applications will be affected. Microsoft has not been quoted regarding the reasoning behind the decision to reduce Copilot’s footprint across Windows apps.