The biggest change since Microsoft launched the Windows key in 1994 is this Copilot button. Today, we are thrilled to take another major leap and roll out a new Copilot key for PC keyboards. 2017 will mark a major course correction to a smarter and more personal computing future – one in which AI becomes an integral part of Windows at the system level down to silicon, hardware. 2024 will then be the year of AI PC because Microsoft introduced a new AI Button apart from demystifying people’s computing experience, would heighten it.

According to Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President and Consumer Chief Marketing Officer from Microsoft “Pressing the key will pop up Copilot where you can search for content…content that you have created yourself or more general PC features” through its generative AI. The concept is that Copilot would be more like a smart helper that you can bring up anytime.

The AI Revolution in Keyboards(AI Button)

Microsoft, a leader in the tech sector, has made up its mind to update its famous keyboards by offering a specially designed “Copilot” button. This innovative button, due to be available later this year will transform the way users interact with their Windows-based laptops.

On pressing the “Copilot” key, users will see a chatbot interface run by Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence immediately. This chatbot is properly called Copilot and will be able to answer written questions, perform search requests, write e-mails, produce images, and even handle different PC settings. All this can be done through natural language commands which will make the interaction as fluid as possible for users.

Replacing CTRL: A Bold Move

In The dedicated Copilot, the button will replace one of the traditional “CTRL” keys on the keyboard. However, it should be noted that this placement might vary according to the brand of the laptop. This integration will only be available on new laptops running Microsoft keyboards, and Windows software, making it even more profitable for users to transition over to the latest operating system.

There is a race among Tech Giants to monetize AI Development.

The decision by it to include AI directly within its Microsoft keyboards is just another wave among tech titans(big ones) trying to leverage the fast development of artificial intelligence technology. In recent years companies such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon have given much attention to AI so that they can improve user experiences thereby generating new sources of income.

For instance, Google has been incorporating AI into its search engine to provide more accurate results. Apple utilizes the use of AI in its virtual assistant, Siri to enhance natural language understanding and interaction. On the one hand, Amazon’s Alexa has used AI to place its name in every home for devices controlled by voice. These scenarios show how AI is extensive in different tech industries.

What laptops and PCs will use the Copilot AI button on the keyboard

The Copilot key will be located to the right of the space bar and when pressed, it opens Microsoft Copilot; this replaces either the menu key or right control keystroke on some boards.

The new button will hit the market on one of the first waves of Microsoft partners’ laptops and PCs in days before CES this week, as well as at CES itself.  Microsoft hopes to release it across a wide range and on upcoming Surface devices by late February through spring. In the future, the Copilot button will be a must-have feature.

Windows users who don’t yet have Copilot enabled or those residing in countries where this service is not available will find the updated key launching a search there. Copilot can be brought up for Windows users by using the combination of keys pressing window+C.

This new button will not only make people’s computing experience easier but it is going to turn 2024 into the year of AI PC,” Mehdi wrote.

What to Expect Next

With Microsoft making this great leap in keyboard evolution, users can expect an even more seamless and AI-infused world. As the lines of what an AI can do continue to grow, we will soon expect more natural interactions that are smooth and smart.

The launch of the Copilot button is only the beginning, and tech industry agents are ready to investigate more approaches for AI integration into our everyday lives. AI is going to change the way we interact with technology in communication, productivity, and even when it comes to entertainment.

More exciting than ever is the future of computing in a world where AI can escape not only labs enclosed but also at the push button.