In case it was not already obvious, the corporation genuinely wants customers to start using Copilot.
Microsoft has revealed that it will soon be adding a new Copilot key to certain Windows laptop keyboards. This is yet another indication that the business is doubling down and putting all of its resources into artificial intelligence for the year 2024. By using the new Copilot key, customers will be able to access the company’s new artificial intelligence assistant in Windows 10 and 11. Because of this, it is the clearest indication yet of how far the corporation is willing to go in order to capitalize on its head start in artificial intelligence over its rivals.
As stated in a video that was uploaded by the firm (which can be found below), Microsoft is planning to incorporate the new key into the right side of the keyboard, namely in the space between the Alt key and the arrow keys. There is also a lack of clarity around whether or if authentic keyboard manufacturers such as Logitech would start making standalone PC keyboards with the additional key. The answer to the question of which key is being sacrificed to the gods of artificial intelligence is not final because laptops do not have a standard layout because the layout changes depending on the size of the laptop. On the other hand, it appears that it will most likely replace the Windows key on the right side.
Although Microsoft has been making a lot of noise about artificial intelligence (AI) recently, all of its past actions have been software-based. For example, the company has added AI to Bing, Edge, and Windows, and it has even renamed its mobile browser. The fact that this latest action by the firm is the first time in recent memory that it has made changes to actual hardware is a rather significant event. Ars Technica emphasizes that this is the very first time that the layout of a Windows keyboard has been altered since the introduction of the Start key in the year 1994. On the other hand, Paul Thurrott reminded users on Twitter that the company has also included an Office key on keyboards for Windows in their product lineup.
As a result of this action by Microsoft, the conventional Windows+C shortcut combination, which we are confident the vast majority of people are not even aware exists, has been replaced. In addition to the Copilot button that is located on the Taskbar, another visual reminder is the act of pressing a key on the keyboard. In addition, the firm might eventually replace the Start button with the Copilot button, which would be a blasphemous move. However, the CEO of Microsoft has previously stated that Copilot will replace the Start button, so we will have to wait and see whether this actually occurs.
The Copilot key will eventually become the new standard, according to Microsoft, but the company has stated that it is not required to be placed on all keyboards that are compatible with Windows 11. To add insult to injury, tapping the key will simply open Windows search if you are not currently logged into your Windows account. This is the same as tapping the Windows key, so it is a bit redundant.