A.I. News New Copilot for Windows 11 includes a full Microsoft Edge package, uses more RAM

[Parkinsond]

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There’s a new version of Copilot rolling out on Windows 11, and it dumps native code (WinUI) in favor of web components. This was expected based on our previous findings, but to our surprise, it actually ships with a full-blown version of Microsoft Edge.

I can’t tell if Microsoft is really losing the AI race, but at this point, it’s quite obvious that the company hasn’t managed to build a solid Copilot experience for Windows or stick with one approach for more than a quarter.

This latest version replaces the native app, which itself replaced the WebView version, which replaced the PWA, which replaced the Copilot that once lived in a sidebar.

New Copilot for Windows 11 includes a full Microsoft Edge package, uses more RAM

There’s a new version of Copilot rolling out on Windows 11, and it dumps native code (WinUI) in favor of web components. This was expected based on our previous findings, but to our surprise, it actually ships with a full-blown version of Microsoft Edge. I can’t tell if Microsoft is really...

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[Sorrento]

I don't think for some users RAM is an issue others it is & I suppose RAM is to be used, though a Copilot really if real life shouldn't be dithering around there one minute gone the next & changing, myself i don't use it & probably wont in the near future.