check before: 2025-04-01
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Copilot, Intune, SharePoint, Windows Autopatch, Windows Server
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Education, Online, World tenant
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Details:
IT management controls and policies are now available with the new AI features on Copilot+ PCs. Install the April 2025 Windows non-security update on eligible Copilot+ PCs to get access to Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), and improved Windows search. Learn more about these new AI features and how to manage them with built-in controls and policies.
When will this happen:
The new features and policies are available to eligible Copilot+ PCs with the April 2025 Windows non-security update.
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2025-04-26
updated:
2025-04-26
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summary for non-techies**
The latest updates to Copilot+ PCs introduce AI features such as Recall, Click to Do, and improved Windows search, designed to enhance productivity and streamline IT management, which can be enabled through the IT management system after installing the April 2025 Windows non-security update.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Confusion
Without proper preparation, users may be confused by the new AI features like Recall and Click to Do, leading to decreased productivity as they struggle to adapt to the changes.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/manage-click-to-do, https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/manage-recall#configure-policies-for-recall
Policy Misconfiguration
If the new policies for managing AI features are not properly configured before rollout, it could lead to security vulnerabilities or unintended access to sensitive data.
- roles: IT Administrators, Security Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update#allowtemporaryenterprisefeaturecontrol, https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-windowsai
Decreased System Performance
The introduction of new features without adequate testing may lead to system performance issues, causing slowdowns or crashes on Copilot+ PCs.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://aka.ms/WindowsAIControls/April2025, https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/?p=179678
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