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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