Earlier this week, Microsoft made a significant announcement regarding the launch of its Copilot AI in Windows 11, which is scheduled to occur with an update next week. However, it’s important to note that this update is not the 23H2 update.
While it is indeed a substantial update for Windows 11, it is not the annual update for 2023. Microsoft provided clarification in a blog post following the Copilot launch announcement.
The Copilot update is set to roll out starting on September 26 and will be “later included in Windows 11, version 23H2, the annual feature update for Windows 11.”
However, the 23H2 update is not expected to be released until Q4 of 2023. This means that it may not begin to become widely available until October or possibly even later.
Analysis: A Useful Clarification
This clarification from Microsoft is valuable, as it clears up any confusion regarding the timing of the Copilot update and the 23H2 update. Initially, many assumed that the big update coming next week would be the 23H2 update, but that’s not the case.
Copilot will be the most significant change to Windows 11 this year, and its separate rollout next week will proceed as planned. It will likely be accessible to those who have opted to receive the latest Windows 11 updates as soon as they are available.
As for the initial iteration of Copilot, there is still some uncertainty, but early impressions have been generally positive.
