Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI?
From The Engadget Podcast by Engadget
March 26, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 304
About this episode
The episode discusses Microsoft's plan to refocus Windows 11 on customization and core features, moving away from AI integration.
It turns out people don't actually love having Copilot shoved into their faces. This week, Devindra and PCWorld Senior Editor Mark Hachman discuss Microsoft's surprising plan to "fix" Windows 11 by refocusing on customization and core features, instead of bringing Copilot AI into tons of apps. Is there any enthusiasm left for Windows? Or will most people be better off considering macOS or Linux? Microsoft hits the reset button on Windows 11, de-emphasizing Copilot AI – 1:03 OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora video generation app after just 5 months – 25:23 Meta’s terrible week in court, part 1: $375 million ruling in New Mexico child engagement case – 33:58 Meta’s terrible week in court, part 2: Meta and Google lose landmark social media addiction suit – 38:49 OpenAI puts erotic chat on hold indefinitely – 43:49 Update your iPhones: iOS exploit ‘Darksword’ released on GitHub – 46:39 Epic games lays off 1,000 workers after Fortnite engagement dips – 47:48 Honda and Sony kill off their Afeela EV collaboration – 49:26 Listener Mail: Which Mac Mini to get for a budding pro photographer – 55:15 Pop culture picks – 57:52
People in this episode
Host: Devindra
Guest: Mark Hachman
Topics covered
- Windows 11
- AI
- Customization
- Meta lawsuits
- OpenAI updates
- Tech layoffs
- EV collaboration
Keywords
- Windows 11
- Copilot
- Microsoft
- OpenAI
- Meta
- Epic Games
- Afeela EV
- iOS exploit
- tech layoffs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Microsoft, OpenAI, Meta, Epic Games, Honda, Sony
Products: Windows 11, Copilot, iOS, Afeela EV
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