Source: Microsoft
Microsoft recently unveiled a new experimental feature for participants in the Windows 11 Insider Program, enabling users to leverage AI-driven capabilities in the Windows search function.
First introduced in October last year, this feature utilizes artificial intelligence to interpret the intent behind users’ search terms rather than merely identifying exact file names.
Currently, this feature is exclusively available for testing on “Copilot+ PC” devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and will remain limited to devices designed under the “Copilot+ PC” framework. Initially, supported languages include English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Chinese, with plans to expand to additional languages and regions in the future.
The AI-powered Windows search functionality will integrate seamlessly across File Explorer, the taskbar search box, and the search field in Windows settings. Notably, all search processes are conducted locally on the device, ensuring usability even in offline scenarios and alleviating concerns about data being uploaded to the cloud.
The natural language search capability extends primarily to Windows settings and the retrieval of files such as JPEGs, PNGs, PDFs, TXTs, and XLS documents. While the current implementation focuses on on-device searches, Microsoft plans to extend support to cloud storage platforms like OneDrive. As for privacy considerations, the security measures Microsoft implements will determine how user data remains protected.
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