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Microsoft gives Copilot access to local files and operating-system actions
What is new: The update extends Copilot's access to files and actions on the computer.
What happened
Microsoft has expanded Copilot's capabilities to include local file access and operating-system actions.
- The Verge AIsource · published 7 Oct 2026 · read 7 Oct 2026
- Fortunesource · published 7 Oct 2026 · read 7 Oct 2026
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