Microsoft appears to be testing an AI-driven companion that surfaces directly on the Windows 11 Taskbar — a small, persistent entry point for what Microsoft and code trackers are referring to as “agentic companions” — and the traces spotted in preview builds suggest it could proactively suggest...
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Microsoft appears to be testing a new AI layer for Windows 11’s taskbar: references to a “Taskbar Companion” and “agentic companions” have been found in recent preview and server builds, suggesting Microsoft is experimenting with making the taskbar an entry point for proactive, context-aware AI...
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