Windows 11 has introduced AI into the Settings app to help users find and choose options, specifically aimed at Copilot+ PC owners.
The AI agent works through a query model where users can type in queries in conversational language to find relevant settings.
The preview build 26120.3964 in the Beta channel showcases the AI agent feature in Settings for Copilot+ PCs only.
Aside from the AI agent, a new hardware-related FAQ has been added to the Settings app to provide information on PC specs under the System > About panel.
The FAQ aims to help users understand their PC's specifications and how they impact performance, like RAM size affecting app and game performance.
The hardware FAQ appears to be a useful addition for PC newbies to grasp the meanings of different specs.
While the AI agent shows promise, there are concerns about accuracy in specific recommendations and the support being limited to English language for now.
Currently, only Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors are supported, but Microsoft plans to extend support to devices with AMD and Intel CPUs in the future.
Overall, the integration of AI in Windows 11 Settings aims to simplify user experience and offer easy access to settings and helpful information.
Future updates may improve the accuracy and language support of the AI agent, expanding its capabilities to a broader range of devices.