Microsoft’s New Copilot Actions for Windows 11 Face Scrutiny Over Potential Security Implications

Nov 20, 2025 - 13:00
Microsoft’s New Copilot Actions for Windows 11 Face Scrutiny Over Potential Security Implications
Microsoft recently announced the gradual rollout of Copilot Actions on Windows 11. It is an experimental agentic capability, available to Windows Insiders, which automates tasks by assigning an AI chatbot to everyday actions. The company, however, cited novel security risks and recommended that this feature should only be utilised if users understand its security implications. Experts have now warned about Copilot Actions, calling Microsoft’s security boundaries “not really a boundary.”