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Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files

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Microsoft unveiled a Copilot upgrade at the Windows and Surface event in October 2026, granting the AI access to local PC files and OS-level actions as part of the 'Hybrid Intelligence' framework. Jacob Andreou demonstrated this by instructing Autopilot to retrieve an email from an accountant to assist with tax filing. The event occurred in October 2026, with the video demo available on The Verge.

Key points

• Microsoft's Copilot AI system now has direct access to local files on a PC and can execute actions across the operating system.
• The 'Hybrid Intelligence' framework combines local and cloud AI models to enable efficient task completion, demonstrated by Autopilot retrieving an email for tax filing.

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