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Microsoft previews Copilot using local PC context and actions

Microsoft announced plans for Copilot on Copilot+ PCs to use local files and recent activity with permission, take actions across Windows and route some work to on-device models. The company says these capabilities will begin rolling out in the coming months; they are not established as available to all users today.

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Primary source · October 7, 2026

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