Microsoft Scales Back Windows 11 AI Features After User Backlash
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Microsoft is scaling back its aggressive AI integration in Windows 11 following user backlash. The company is reportedly planning to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations from in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, and has already postponed the controversial Windows Recall feature by a year to address security and privacy concerns. The article describes Microsoft's recent AI push as poorly implemented and unnecessary, with users criticizing the company for 'enshittifying' Windows 11 by placing Copilot buttons everywhere.
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· 3 pulledIt's fair to say that Windows 11's recent endeavour into AI hasn't gone down well with its most passionate users.
Microsoft has taken every opportunity to enshittify Windows 11 by placing Copilot buttons wherever it can across in-box apps like File Explorer and Notepad, even if the implementation is poor or unnecessary.
People familiar with Microsoft's plans say that the company moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.
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