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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Microsoft’s bet on artificial intelligence has always revolved around integration, scale, and—perhaps most importantly—ownership of the desktop experience. While tech industry headlines have long focused on the $13-billion partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, the true battlefield is...
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