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In summary:
- Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that allows AI assistants like Copilot to access and read content from app windows via the taskbar.
- PCWorld reports the feature remains optional and disabled by default, with users able to control the setting through Windows 11 preferences.
- The AI can summarize information and provide visual guidance without taking control of applications, offering enhanced user support while maintaining security boundaries.
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that allows AI assistants to access app windows in the taskbar.
The feature—called “Share any window from my taskbar with virtual assistant”—allows you to share a specific window with, for example, Copilot without manually starting a traditional screen share. It was first spotted by prominent Windows data miner @phantomofearth:
When a window is shared in this way, the AI assistant gains the ability to read visible content, summarize information, provide suggestions, and guide you through actions visually. However, the AI assistant can’t take control of the app—so far, it’s only a reading and support layer.
The feature is optional and disabled by default. It can be turned on or off completely via the settings in Windows 11.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
Author: Viktor Eriksson, Contributor, PCWorld
Viktor writes news and reports for our sister sites, M3 and PC för Alla. He is passionate about technology and is on the ball with the latest product releases and the hottest talking points in the consumer tech industry.
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