Windows Search is getting smarter, while a new Click to Do tool enables AI-assisted actions based on what’s on a user’s screen.

Microsoft wants to fix Windows Search so that it finds the files you're after just by describing what you remember about them using AI.

Recall, which takes advantage of advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs) in new Windows PCs, was announced in May as the flagship feature in Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft and other computer makers. The first Copilot+ PCs were released in June without Recall, pending future software updates.

Windows 11's 2024 update starts rolling out today, and there are also some new Copilot+ AI PC features coming.

Microsoft has new features for the Copilot AI assistant, Windows 11 OS, Copilot+ PCs, including Copilot Voice, Vision, Daily, Labs, Discover, Think Deeper and Click to Do.

Microsoft is doubling down on AI with new Copilot features and other AI tools. Here's who gets them first and when you can expect to see them.

With few exceptions, the updates all leverage AI in an effort to create a more personalized and powerful experience for users.

Microsoft is using AI models to greatly improve Windows search on its new Copilot Plus PCs, including the addition of a new Click to Do feature that’s very similar to Google’s Circle to Search. These search improvements will make it easier to find and interact with images,

What’s next for Windows? Microsoft may have just shipped the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), but the company is already disclosing its plans for next-gen Windows apps — and there’s some very interesting AI-powered features due by the holidays.