In 3.5 years, Notepad.exe has gone from “barely maintained” to “it writes for you”
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Microsoft is adding AI features to Windows' built-in apps. Notepad now has an AI writing tool, alongside rewrite and summarize functions. Paint includes AI-powered sticker generation and smart selection. These features require a Microsoft Account and AI credits, with subscribers getting more credits monthly. Users can disable AI features or use local accounts. This marks a major shift toward integrating generative AI in Windows' core apps.
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