Microsoft Unveils New Copilot Key for Windows PCs

The key, mapped as Left-Shift + Windows key + F23, draws inspiration from vintage IBM keyboards.

Microsoft introduces the Copilot key, a new addition to Windows PC keyboards for launching the generative AI assistant, mapped as Left-Shift + Windows key + F23.
The Copilot key's functionality is based on a rare F23 function key, reminiscent of vintage IBM keyboards from the 1980s.
Despite its novelty, the Copilot key is reprogrammable, allowing users to customize its function to suit their preferences.
Microsoft's decision to include the Copilot key in Windows 11 AI PCs has raised questions about forcing the adoption of its chatbot technology.
The Copilot key is part of Microsoft's requirements for AI PC certification, indicating the company's commitment to integrating AI into user interfaces.