Event Brief
Oct 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Microsoft expands Copilot access to Windows files
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
At its Windows and Surface event, Microsoft demonstrated an upgraded Copilot that can access local PC files and take actions across Windows using a mix of local and cloud AI models, a concept it calls “Hybrid Intelligence.” In a demo, Copilot found and organized tax documents, zipped them, and drafted an email; the features are expected over the next couple of months.
WHO: Microsoft
WHAT: Microsoft demonstrated Copilot features that access local files and take actions across Windows.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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