Microsoft is rethinking its approach to AI in Windows 11, announcing plans to reduce the number of integrations for its Copilot assistant across apps like Photos, Notepad, and Widgets. The company says it wants to focus on making AI features “genuinely useful,” signaling a shift toward a more selective and practical implementation.

The move comes as user concerns around AI continue to grow, particularly around privacy, trust, and feature overload. Alongside scaling back Copilot, Microsoft is rolling out broader improvements, including better performance, more customization options like taskbar placement, and enhanced system tools—showing a renewed focus on usability over aggressive AI expansion.