Microsoft starts removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps - The Verge
Microsoft is quietly removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11—starting with Notepad and Snipping Tool. The AI assistant users never asked for is finally going away.
Why it matters
Microsoft's Copilot integration in Windows 11 has generated user backlash due to performance issues and unwanted feature bloat. Removing these buttons signals a shift in how the company is managing AI adoption across its OS ecosystem—prioritizing user experience over aggressive AI push.
The key facts
9 to knowCopilot buttons being removed from Notepad and Snipping Tool
User complaints about Copilot consuming excessive RAM and functionality bloat
Removal starting with Windows 11 version 25H2
Part of broader Windows 11 AI feature recalibration
Copilot remains available but de-emphasized in native OS apps
Copilot buttons being removed from Notepad and Snipping Tool in Windows 11 (25H2)
User feedback: Copilot described as 'lightweight assistant' that became 'hidden Edge browser eating up RAM'
Removal is partial, not complete elimination of Copilot from Windows
Indicates Microsoft recalibrating AI feature integration based on user experience concerns
Go to the source
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