Overview
- Code strings labeled “agentic companions” appeared in Windows 11 Insider builds this month.
- Recent Insider builds removed the explicit “agentic” term from those strings to avoid drawing attention during testing.
- The companion could be surfaced via a dedicated Taskbar button that opens a flyout or overlay for AI-powered assistance.
- Microsoft would likely draw on its Copilot suite, tapping features like Click To Do for contextual actions and Copilot Vision for on-screen scanning.
- There is no confirmed rollout timeline or detail on user controls and Microsoft may refine the functionality through future Insider previews.