Recently, clues that Microsoft is likely to “follow Apple's path” in artificial intelligence have gradually been revealed. Notably, several references to the “Windows Intelligence” keyword in Group Policy were discovered, suggesting that this may be a “nickname” that Microsoft plans to use generally for the AI features it offers. level on Windows 11. Now it's been revealed that Microsoft is really serious about the “Windows Intelligence” project, and is building a dedicated settings page specifically for this feature set.
Following the general trend of the technology sector, Microsoft aims to bring AI power deeply integrated into the Windows 11 ecosystem and experience. Recently, the company has promoted a series of AI features for utilities. on Windows through internal Insider builds, and will introduce more AI features to the public in the near future. However, it seems that Microsoft does not want to call these features simply “AI features”, but instead “Windows Intelligence”, to provide better marketing efficiency, similar to the currently very popular Apple Intelligence. are concerned.
Indeed, tech blogger @thebookisclosed recently shared on social media platform Select the necessary settings for the feature set.
This page is currently hidden, originally titled “Generative AI” and located entirely within the Windows Settings menu. It will be renamed “Windows Intelligence” by Microsoft when it officially goes live in Windows 11. The first toggle on the page if enabled will enable AI features, while the second toggle allows users to Choose which specific apps can use AI features. There is also a “Recent activity” section that will show a history of AI requests over the past 7 days.
It will be interesting to see how Microsoft will use the “Windows Intelligence” moniker for the AI feature set on Windows 11.