Microsoft has expanded the capabilities of Copilot Vision, its AI assistant for Windows, to now view everything on your screen. Previously limited to just two apps at a time, the updated feature allows Copilot to see your entire desktop or any chosen app or browser window. The feature is currently available to Windows Insiders for testing.
Unlike Microsoft’s Recall tool, which periodically captures snapshots of your screen in the background, Copilot Vision operates more like a controlled screen-sharing session. Users manually activate the tool by clicking a glasses icon within the Copilot app and selecting the area of the screen they want the AI to access.
Once enabled, Copilot Vision can analyze visible content in real-time and assist users with a range of tasks. Microsoft says it can offer insights, answer questions, and provide verbal guidance. Examples include giving feedback on creative projects, improving resumes, or helping navigate unfamiliar software or games.
Copilot Vision was first introduced last year in a more limited form, with support for visual input through Microsoft Edge. Since then, Microsoft has steadily added new features, including the ability to analyze what the user sees through their phone’s camera.
The latest upgrade reflects Microsoft’s continued push to integrate AI into daily computing workflows by making the assistant more context-aware and responsive. With a full view of the desktop, Copilot can now offer more personalized support across multiple applications at once, making it potentially more useful for multitasking and productivity.
However, the expansion of Copilot’s viewing abilities may raise privacy concerns. While the feature is not always on and requires manual activation, it does involve giving AI access to everything on your screen. Microsoft has emphasized that Copilot Vision only works when turned on by the user and is not designed to run in the background without consent.
By turning your desktop into a shared workspace with an AI assistant, Microsoft hopes to redefine how users interact with their PCs. The updated Copilot Vision could be a powerful tool for productivity, but its real-world success will depend on how effectively it balances functionality with user trust.
