Microsoft is set to introduce a new feature that allows users to operate their computers and laptops through voice commands. To make this possible, the company plans to make every Windows 11 device powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These AI PCs will be operated through Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot, enabling users to control their computers and perform various tasks simply by speaking.
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Marketing Officer, said, “We’re on the brink of a major transformation where artificial intelligence will go beyond being just a chatbot — it will become part of every daily computing experience. Our goal is to rebuild the operating system so that computers and laptops truly become AI PCs.”
To bring this vision to life, Microsoft has already added several new AI-powered features to Windows 11. These updates will allow users to access AI functionalities on existing Windows 11 devices without needing to buy a separate “Copilot Plus PC.” However, the voice command feature for performing tasks on computers and laptops will take a bit more time to roll out.
Highlighting Microsoft’s long-term goal, Yusuf Mehdi explained, “We want users to be able to communicate naturally with their computers and laptops. To achieve this, we’re relying on Copilot’s voice and vision capabilities. We believe voice will become the third major input method for computing, not a replacement for the keyboard and mouse, but a powerful complement that enhances the overall user experience.”