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The eight-year-old virtual assistant Cortana on Windows is about to stop working, after Microsoft launched a series of new AI applications.
On its support page, Microsoft says it is "making changes to Windows that may affect Cortana users." By the end of 2023, this virtual assistant will no longer appear on its operating system as a standalone application.
Cortana first appeared on the Windows Phone mobile operating system to compete with Google Assistant or Apple Siri. Microsoft later expanded the assistant to other platforms, including Android and iOS. Since 2015, Cortana has been deeply integrated into Windows 10 and the Microsoft product ecosystem, supporting users in tasks such as scheduling, tasks, and voice email.
According to Microsoft, the change with Cortana will first affect apps in Windows. Other platforms such as Outlook mobile, Teams mobile will still use this virtual assistant.
Cortana's death announcement comes after Micorosft introduced Copilot, its new AI virtual assistant. Copilot is expected to be brought to Windows 11 in June and integrated in the Micrsoft 365 application ecosystem, deep support for users in office tasks. Copilot is also confirmed to "comply with Microsoft's AI principles and standards for responsible AI".
In the process of transitioning to the new virtual assistant, Microsoft recommends that users can experience its other solutions, such as Windows 11 Voice Assistant, or chat with Bing AI.
"Hope you enjoy the new way of using AI to save time and focus on what matters most," Microsoft's announcement stated.