Microsoft is now prioritizing its AI assistant, Copilot, as the leading productivity application within Windows 11, according to recently released marketing materials.
The company is positioning Copilot as a tool designed to enhance user efficiency, offering features such as email summarization, note-to-checklist conversion, and desktop-based planning assistance. This move underscores the growing importance of artificial intelligence in personal computing.
Microsoft has identified the following as the top ten productivity applications in Windows 11:
- Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft To Do
- Calendar
- OneNote
- Screen Clipping Tool (with screen recording)
- Clock (focus sessions)
- Sticky Notes
- File Explorer
- Microsoft Edge
This initiative is part of Microsoft’s broader strategy to establish AI as central to the future of Windows computing. Features like Copilot, Windows Recall, and AI-powered tools within applications such as Paint are intended to demonstrate the benefits of so-called AI PCs. The emphasis on AI signals a significant shift in how Microsoft envisions the user experience on its flagship operating system.
