A few weeks ago Microsoft announced a new key which will be present on the keyboards of Windows compatible devices. It was about the Copilot key, a key intended to launch the artificial intelligence assistant in the same way that the Windows key appeared in the world to launch the start menu. Worse, will this key be present on all keyboards?
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A new key 30 years later
Almost 30 years ago, Microsoft presented its Windows key to the world, a key that has since been present on keyboards around the world and is essential for all those who love shortcuts. Well, after all this time, Microsoft is back at it and presents the new Copilot key, a key intended for launch the help of artificial intelligence from Microsoft that many users will click with enthusiasm. But how many users exactly?
An imposed AI
It may be that in a few years, using artificial intelligence will be like using the mouse to operate the pointer, that is, something completely essential, and perhaps that is why Microsoft wanted to go ahead to set a precedent. And, taking into account that there are already several popular AIs offering their services, Redmond has the advantage of integrating it into the most used operating system in the world.
And knowing that, placing a new key on the keyboard would only encourage users to press it and discover its services. The move is very smart, but is everyone willing to use it? How invaded will some users feel with the presence of the key?
An almost optional key
Microsoft wanted to clarify the matter and has confirmed that The presence of the Copilot key will always depend on the manufacturer. If the keyboard or laptop manufacturer prefers to continue offering models without the key, the giant will not object to this. This is excellent news for those who already thought that Microsoft's AI was going to be even in the soup (which it will be), since at least you will not find the AI icon on the computer keyboard.
At least we already know that its invocation will be completely optional, and that there will be no room for a false press to reveal it, but as with every new trend and launch, market acceptance will determine if the key finally lands on keyboards forever. or if, on the contrary, it ends up disappearing, they are worthless.
Where is the key located?
Those who have doubts about the placement of the key, Microsoft and some manufacturers like Acer have already included it, and what has happened is that This new Copilot key has replaced the Control key on the right side on compact keyboards, or simply accompanies you at your side in the gap in larger keyboards.
It can be found in the next new Microsoft Surfaces and in the Acer models presented at CES, so in the coming months we will see it on more than one occasion.
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