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The tag 'edge web runtime' covers discussions about Microsoft's use of web-based components, particularly from the Edge browser, to power features like Copilot on Windows 11. Recent content highlights how the Copilot app has shifted from a native application to a web-heavy model, bundling Edge's web runtime. This change has led to increased memory usage and bloat, as the app now relies on browser infrastructure rather than lean native code. The tag is relevant for users interested in the technical trade-offs of Microsoft's AI integration strategy, including performance impacts and platform decisions.
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    Copilot for Windows 11 Goes Web-Heavy: More Edge Bloat, Higher RAM Use

    Microsoft’s latest Copilot update for Windows 11 signals a familiar but still consequential shift in how the company is building AI experiences on the desktop: less native code, more web infrastructure, and tighter coupling to Edge. The change has sparked attention because it appears to trade a...
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