Microsoft's Push Into Agentic AI Begins With 'Hey Copilot' Voice Assistant in Windows 11

Microsoft announced Thursday that it's integrating agentic artificial intelligence into Windows 11, making its Copilot AI software more accessible as a voice or text assistant. In a blog post and video, the tech giant detailed the ways people can use Copilot with the voice command "Hey Copilot," not unlike similar services from Apple (Siri), Amazon (Alexa) and Google.

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The always-on version of Copilot is not enabled by default. You must enable it in the Copilot app's settings. 

"You'll see the Copilot microphone appear on your screen, along with a chime to indicate that Copilot is listening," the blog said.

To end a Copilot conversation, you can say "Goodbye" or hit the X. You can ...