Microsoft promised it would scale back on AI visibility, but Copilot is now back to its original and invasive sidebar design
Microsoft has reverted its Copilot feature back to its original sidebar design, despite previous commitments to reduce AI visibility. This change has drawn criticism from Windows 11 users who feel that the integration of AI is excessive. The new docking options are still being rolled out, allowing for more customization but raising concerns about the company's dedication to scaling back AI features.
- ▪Microsoft has added new docking options to Copilot, returning to its original sidebar design.
- ▪Users have criticized the excessive use of AI and bloatware in Windows 11.
- ▪The new Copilot design prioritizes the AI assistant by resizing applications to make space.
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Computing Software Windows Microsoft promised it would scale back on AI visibility, but Copilot is now back to its original and invasive sidebar design News By Isaiah Williams published 26 May 2026 What a mess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Microsoft) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft has added new docking options to Copilot on Windows, reverting to the original sidebar designThis comes amid promises that Microsoft would scale back AI visibility and bloatware to improve WindowsThe new Copilot docking options are still in a…
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