Last week, Microsoft released its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build on its Dev channel. The new update brings users two new AI (AI) features. The first is the introduction of AI agents on Windows 11. This allows you to autonomously find and perform changes to the Settings menu based on user prompts. The Redmond-based tech giant also offers the option to share snapshots stored through the recall with third-party apps and websites in the European Economic Area (EEA).
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In a blog post, Microsoft details the new features. The most notable of these is the introduction of AI agents. Currently, AI Agents are only available to users who have joined the Windows Insider program and have selected the Dev channel as their preferred update channel. Additionally, you will need a Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon to experience this feature.
The AI agent allows users to enter any necessary changes to the settings menu, such as “My Mouse Pointer is Too Small”. AI agents recommend correct steps to resolve the issue. With the user's permission, the agent can also autonomously perform the task and save it to the user with a few clicks. Microsoft said the new feature only works if the device's primary display language is set to English. Support for Copilot+ PCS with AMD and Intel chipsets will soon be added.
Remember the Windows 11 export code
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Another new feature available to EEA users only is the recall sharing experience. Windows Insiders in this region can now export recall snapshots and share them with third-party apps and websites. To do this, users need to remember a unique recall export code. This is displayed when you open a recall for the first time and choose to save these screenshots.
When sharing a recall snapshot with a third-party vendor, users must first authenticate via Windows Hello and then share the export code that decrypts the encrypted screenshot. The export code is only shown once during the initial setup of the feature. “Microsoft has no access to the export code and cannot help recover if it is lost,” the post added.
However, if you suspect that the user may lose the export code or that someone may have granted unauthorized access, you can reset the recall. Reset Recall not only automatically removes all screenshots, but also returns to the default settings for the feature. The user can then open the feature and find the new export code after opt-in.
To export a snapshot, the user must go to Settings, then Privacy and Security to find the recall and snapshot. From there, they will need to go to advanced settings and start exporting the data after authentication. Currently, there are two options to share recall data: The first is “Exporting past snapshots.” This allows users to export data from the past 7 days, the past 30 days, or all past data. The second option is “Exporting upcoming snapshots.” This allows for continuous export of snapshots after you start sharing. Users can turn off sharing at any time.
