Microsoft Copilot Vision AI can now look and scan your entire computer screen in background
This is different from Microsoft's controversial Recall feature, which was designed to automatically take regular snapshots of a user's screen in the background. In contrast, Copilot Vision's desktop viewing is more like a video call screen share, where users must actively turn it on and can stop sharing at any time by clicking 'Stop' or the 'X' button.The update, version 1.25071.125 or higher, is being rolled out through the Microsoft Store to users in the Windows Insider programme. Microsoft says it is initially available in markets where Windows Vision is enabled, and not all users will get it immediately, as the rollout is gradual. Currently, Copilot Vision is only available to users in the US, who have a device running Windows 10 or Windows 11. The feature is currency unavailable in India.Microsoft has been testing Copilot Vision since last year, originally limiting it to analysing web pages in the Edge browser. With this broader rollout, the company is positioning Copilot as a more hands-on AI assistant, with ambitions to deeply integrate it across the entire Windows experience, including desktop work and mobile camera input.- Ends
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