Copilot Actions Archives

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January 7, 2026

“Microslop”: Infuriating Video Sums Up How Microsoft Is Ruining Windows With AI

Programmer Ryan Fleury criticized Windows 11's AI-powered search feature in a video, highlighting a suggestion that users ask, “My mouse pointer is too small,” which yielded no results after a ten-second wait. In contrast, a simple search for the word “test” produced three relevant outcomes. Microsoft is committed to enhancing Windows 11 with AI, having ended support for Windows 10 to encourage users to transition to the new system featuring a virtual assistant called Copilot. New features include a Copilot icon on the taskbar and integration into Windows Explorer for generating document summaries. However, security concerns persist due to past incidents where sensitive information was saved in unsecured locations. Discontent with Microsoft's AI direction has grown since the discontinuation of Windows 10, and CEO Satya Nadella's comments against the term “slop” have led to increased use of the term “Microslop” on social media. Fleury's sarcastic remarks about AI's coding capabilities reflect skepticism about the effectiveness of AI in delivering quality results.

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December 20, 2025

Copilot on Windows: New text editing feature begins rolling out to Windows Insiders

The Microsoft Copilot app on Windows is receiving an update that enhances user experience and productivity, introducing features like Copilot Actions for Text Editing. This feature allows users to rewrite, refine, or edit text during Copilot Vision sessions, facilitating real-time collaboration. Users can initiate a Vision session by clicking the glasses icon in the chat bar and selecting the document or application to share. During the session, users can give commands such as “rewrite this to be more formal,” prompting Copilot to suggest edits. The feature is opt-in and requires users to enable it in the Copilot App settings. The update (version 1.25121.60.0 and higher) is being rolled out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store, and users must be on Windows version 26200.6899 or later to access it. Availability may vary for users globally.

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December 4, 2025

I get why some people are suddenly freaking out about AI agents in Windows 11 – I’m worried, too, but let’s not panic just yet

Windows 11 has updated its documentation regarding AI agents, specifically the 'Experimental Agentic Features' introduced in October 2025. The recent update coincided with the rollout of experimental features in preview version 26220.7262, including the Copilot Actions agent, which helps users manage files. Concerns have been raised about potential attack vectors related to these AI systems, but Microsoft claims to have built defenses against such threats. The AI agents operate within a separate 'agent workspace,' isolating them from the user's primary account to limit file access and reduce exploitation risks. Despite these measures, there are lingering uncertainties about the reliability and security of the AI agents, especially in light of past challenges with similar features.

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December 1, 2025

As Windows 11 turns into an AI OS, Microsoft Copilot boss does not understand how AI is underwhelming

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, noted user frustration with the aggressive integration of AI into Windows 11, despite the company's efforts to enhance user experience with features like Copilot, which operates on models similar to ChatGPT. Windows 11 includes various AI functionalities, such as Copilot Voice and Copilot Vision, and aims to transform the OS into an "agentic OS" with features like Copilot Actions in Microsoft Edge. Users have expressed dissatisfaction with AI being present in applications like Notepad and File Explorer, perceiving it as intrusive rather than beneficial. Microsoft 365 applications have also integrated Copilot functionalities, but concerns about safety and privacy persist. User feedback indicates a desire for more thoughtful AI integration, as many feel that AI is being applied to problems that do not exist, leading to stress and uncertainty regarding the operating system's control.

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December 1, 2025

Microsoft says AI agents are “risky”, but it’s moving ahead with the plan on Windows 11

Microsoft is integrating AI agents into Windows 11, despite acknowledging risks such as hallucinations, unpredictable behavior, and vulnerabilities to cyber threats like Cross Prompt Injection (XPIA). The company plans to transform every Windows 11 PC into an AI-powered machine by introducing features like Copilot Voice, Copilot Vision, and Copilot Actions. The Windows 11 taskbar will feature a new "Ask Copilot" interface for users to interact with AI agents. These agents will operate under separate accounts with limited permissions, controlled folder access, and tamper-evident logs, but still have access to personal folders like Documents and Downloads. The Agent Workspace is a key feature that allows AI agents to perform tasks in a controlled environment, separate from the user's session. Agents can interact with applications and execute multi-step tasks while being monitored. Microsoft employs the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to regulate agent interactions with applications, ensuring security and proper permissions. Despite concerns over privacy and security, Microsoft believes that integrating AI is essential for keeping Windows competitive. The company has faced backlash over previous features like Recall, which raised privacy issues, and must work to rebuild trust with users. The experimental AI features are currently optional, and Microsoft aims to demonstrate their value to encourage acceptance.

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November 24, 2025

Microsoft will soon let you say goodbye to Copilot — just not in the way you hoped

Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence into Windows 11 with significant updates, including a new AI agent named Copilot Actions designed to assist users and enhance productivity. The update features a "Hey Copilot" wake word for activating Copilot Vision mode, allowing for a hands-free experience. A semantic farewell phrase will enable users to conclude voice sessions seamlessly. The Copilot Vision feature is currently in preview and is expected to roll out more broadly next month. However, a retracted advertisement revealed challenges with Copilot's performance, indicating the need for further refinement of the AI's capabilities.

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November 21, 2025

Singin’ the Agentic Windows blues

Microsoft is evolving its Windows operating system into an agentic OS, which will connect devices, cloud, and AI to improve productivity and security. This includes the introduction of Microsoft’s Agent Workspace and Copilot Actions in Windows 11, allowing users to operate AI agents within secure workspaces. These agents will have distinct user accounts, known as Agent IDs, separate from the primary user account for enhanced security. To function effectively, these AI agents will need access to the primary user’s account permissions through the Windows On-Device Registry (ODR), enabling them to manage files, automate tasks, modify settings, and interact with system tools.

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November 20, 2025

Evicting Copilot: The Insider’s Guide to Purging AI from Windows 11

Microsoft's Windows 11 has introduced Copilot, an AI assistant aimed at enhancing productivity, but it has faced criticism from users concerned about privacy and resource usage. Copilot offers features like document summarization and image generation, but some users have labeled it an unwelcome presence. During the March 2025 Patch Tuesday, some users experienced Copilot being inadvertently uninstalled. Privacy concerns and performance issues have led many to seek ways to disable or remove Copilot, with methods including hiding the Copilot button, using Group Policy Editor, editing the Windows Registry, and uninstalling the app through Settings or PowerShell commands. In corporate environments, IT administrators can disable Copilot using Intune or Group Policy. Users have reported that Windows updates can reinstall Copilot, prompting them to disable automatic updates or block related domains. Recent user sentiment indicates growing fatigue with AI features, and there is potential for Microsoft to introduce easier opt-out options in future updates.

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November 19, 2025

New Windows 11 AI agents can work in the background but create new security risks

Microsoft has introduced "experimental agentic features" in the latest Windows 11 build for Windows Insider Program testers, which includes a feature called Copilot Actions. These agentic features are designed to autonomously perform tasks such as organizing files, scheduling meetings, and sending emails, acting as an "active digital collaborator" to enhance user productivity. The features are currently optional, off by default, and available only in early test builds. To address potential risks, Microsoft has implemented a strategy where AI agents operate under separate user accounts, ensuring they cannot make significant system changes without user approval. Agents maintain activity logs for accountability, and users can supervise their operations.

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November 18, 2025

Windows Insider Program Releases Copilot Actions, New Release Preview Builds

The Windows Insider Program has introduced Copilot Actions, an AI feature in the Copilot app for Windows 11, allowing users to specify tasks for an AI agent to perform. This feature is currently experimental and requires the latest version of the Copilot app (1.25112.74 or higher) to access. Additionally, new Release Preview builds for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 have been released, transitioning users to build 26200.7296 (25H2) or 26100.7296 (24H2) with cumulative update KB5070311. Key features in these builds include Windows Studio Effects for USB webcams, enhancements to Click to Do, improvements in the Agent in Settings, updates to File Explorer, Desktop Spotlight enhancements, Drag Tray improvements, Settings updates, Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security for external fingerprint sensors, Share enhancements for OneDrive files, mobile device management improvements, Quick Machine Recovery updates, and Widgets enhancements. A new Canary build for Windows 11 version 26H1 (build 28000.1199) is also available, but it does not introduce new features or significant changes.