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There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now (www.wired.com)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

So by default I can’t use it even if I want to use it.

You can use the feature for free by using Microsoft's Copilot chat bot, making the subscription requirement even more stupid.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Again, that's not forcing anything. That's even less so - you have to deliberately go to an AI application in that case.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

I wasn't making a comment regarding forcing, I was sharing an anecdote how Microsoft themselves are offering free workarounds for features they want to get paid for.