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Microsoft enhances Windows 11 with new AI-powered Copilot upgrades

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Microsoft has unveiled a wave of artificial intelligence upgrades for Windows 11, aiming to make its Copilot assistant smarter, faster, and more integrated across users’ daily workflows. The update, announced on Thursday, introduces new capabilities that allow users to automate real-world tasks and connect seamlessly with apps and services.

A standout addition is the “Hey Copilot” voice activation feature, which lets users wake the AI assistant hands-free to perform commands or answer questions. The feature is opt-in and will be available across all Windows 11 PCs.

Microsoft is also expanding Copilot Vision — a tool that can analyze what’s on a user’s screen and provide context-aware assistance — to all markets where Copilot is offered. A new text-based version of Vision will also launch for Windows Insiders, enabling users to interact through typing instead of voice alone.

An experimental “Copilot Actions” mode will allow the assistant to take actions directly from the desktop, such as booking restaurant reservations or ordering groceries, with user-granted permissions. The company emphasized that Copilot agents will only access data explicitly approved by users.

In addition, Microsoft debuted “Gaming Copilot”, now built into Xbox Ally consoles, offering players real-time tips and gameplay support through AI integration.

“We’re on the cusp of the next evolution — where AI is not just in chatbots but naturally embedded into hundreds of millions of daily experiences,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer for consumer products.

Amazon to Invest $233 Million in India to Boost Fulfilment Network and Tech Capabilities

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Amazon announced on Thursday it will invest more than 20 billion rupees ($233 million) in India during 2025 to expand and modernize its operations infrastructure, as well as to develop new technologies that enhance its fulfilment network and boost delivery safety.

The investment marks a continuation of Amazon’s strategy to deepen its presence in one of the world’s most competitive e-commerce markets, where it faces stiff competition from Walmart-owned Flipkart and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Retail.

“This builds upon Amazon’s prior investments to build an operations network that serves all deliverable pin codes across India,” the company said in a statement.

Key components of the investment include:

  • Launching new fulfilment and delivery sites

  • Upgrading existing facilities to increase processing speed and capacity

  • Using technology to monitor unsafe delivery speeds

  • Improving the equitable distribution of delivery routes

Some of the funds will also support employee well-being programs, including initiatives focused on health and financial wellness.

In June 2023, Amazon pledged to increase its cumulative India investments to $26 billion by 2030, although it didn’t then disclose specific breakdowns. The latest investment brings it closer to that target and reinforces India’s role as a strategic growth market for the tech giant.

Earlier this year, Amazon’s cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), also committed to investing $8.2 billion in India through 2030, underlining a broader push by the company to support digital infrastructure across the subcontinent.

Amazon’s latest move is expected to help improve delivery timelines, enhance customer satisfaction, and support job creation in logistics and tech support roles.

China to Launch New STAR Market Segment for Pre-Profit Growth Companies

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China’s securities regulator announced plans to create a new segment within Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR Market designed specifically for pre-profit growth companies, aiming to bolster innovation amid rising China-U.S. tensions in trade and technology.

The upcoming “growth segment” will support companies that have yet to turn a profit but demonstrate significant technological breakthroughs, strong commercial potential, and substantial investment in research and development, according to guidelines from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).

CSRC Chairman Wu Qing emphasized the need for robust capital market support for both tech giants and emerging startups, highlighting ongoing reforms to strengthen China’s financial ecosystem amid shifting global economic and trade dynamics.

The regulator will also establish mechanisms to bring in experienced institutional investors to the STAR Market, reinforcing its role as a platform to advance China’s strategic goal of achieving technological independence and global leadership.

The CSRC further pledged to facilitate listings from companies working on frontier technologies, including artificial intelligence and aerospace, aligning with China’s ambitions in cutting-edge sectors.

This move comes as many Chinese firms are considering public listings in Hong Kong, which is actively attracting new listings amid a recovering stock market environment.