Microsoft will update Windows Copilot to allow users to build AI plugins

The Microsoft Build 2024 event is slowly approaching, and while we already told you what to expect (lots of AI, obviously), the Redmond-based tech giant has revealed almost all the sessions taking place at the conference, and some of them are quite exciting.

Microsoft will unveil new Windows AI features, as well, as new C# 13 capabilities. The Redmond-based tech giant will also present the new Advanced Paste with Local AI in PowerToys, with Clint Rutkas showcasing his excitement for the new feature on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Windows enthusiasts everywhere will also finally get to see the Next Generation of Windows on Arm, which is going to be NPU-based. However, one of the most useful new capabilities is the update of the Windows Copilot to support AI plugin development.

In a session called Build richer experiences with Copilot in Windows, Microsoft will show Windows users how to personalize their Windows experience by developing AI plugins.

In this breakout session we will take a deep dive into how you can extend Copilot with your Windows native app. It’s a great session to complement the hands-on lab on building a Copilot plugin for your Windows app. At the end of this session you’ll understand the components that make a plugin, how Copilot invokes actions defined by your app and how to design a plugin that is relevant and valuable to your users.

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While we don’t know what the actual process of building an AI plugin implies, it’s not hard to guess. Not so long ago, Microsoft announced the Copilot GPT Builder, a platform that allows Windows users to build their own Copilot without coding knowledge.

The Copilot can be customized with prompts, and users can choose to publish it or keep it for themselves. The AI plugin builder will most likely follow the same process. This way, all Windows users, including those who don’t have technical backgrounds, can build their own AI plugins.