Microsoft adds setting to disable AI sharing in Windows 11 taskbar

Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that lets AI assistants access app windows in the taskbar.

The feature, called “Share any window on my taskbar with a virtual assistant,” lets you share a specific window with, say, Copilot without manually starting a traditional screen share. It was first spotted by prominent Windows data miner @phantomofearth:

When a window is shared in this way, the AI ​​assistant gains the ability to read visible content, summarize information, provide suggestions, and visually guide you through actions. However, the AI ​​assistant cannot take control of the application: for now, it is only a reading and support layer.

The feature is optional and disabled by default. It can be enabled or disabled completely through Windows 11 settings.