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Microsoft in their infinite wisdom has replaced the Hide Desktop icon with Copilot. (programming.dev)

submitted 8 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] taanegl@lemmy.world 53 points 8 months ago (3 children)

They're signaling that you don't need a desktop anymore, only chat bot. Your device will be a kiosk where you ask Microsoft for favours.

[–] SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca 8 points 8 months ago

Microsoft, please google "dystopia"

"I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that. Perhaps you want me to Bing "dystopia" instead?"

[–] Steak@lemmy.ca 4 points 8 months ago

Shit. Is this the future.

[–] Che_Donkey@lemmy.ml 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)