Windows 11 AI agents will act on your behalf - how much can you trust them?

The news article discusses the potential risks and concerns surrounding the integration of AI agents, such as Copilot, in the upcoming Windows 11 operating system. The article highlights the previous missteps Microsoft has faced with the rollout of major AI features, suggesting that users may be hesitant to trust these new AI agents to interact with their files and applications on their behalf. The article raises questions about the level of control and transparency users will have over these AI agents, and whether they can truly be trusted to act in the user's best interest. It cautions that the integration of AI agents in the operating system could potentially lead to privacy and security issues if not properly implemented and regulated. The article suggests that the success of these AI agents in Windows 11 will depend on Microsoft's ability to address these concerns and ensure that users have a clear understanding of how the AI agents work and what they are capable of, allowing them to make informed decisions about the extent to which they are willing to trust these AI assistants.