Microsoft Copilot gets access to files and actions on Windows PCs
Microsoft is giving its Copilot AI assistant more power on Windows PCs. Soon, Copilot will be able to access, organize, and change your local files, and even take actions like renaming or zipping them—all with your permission. The system combines on-device and cloud-based AI, so it can run some tasks locally for better privacy and cost control. These changes will roll out over the next few months.
- Copilot can access and organize local files
- Can perform actions like renaming or moving documents
- Uses both local PC and cloud AI models
- Users must permit Copilot's actions
- Features arrive in coming months for Windows 11
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