Windows adds taskbar AI agents

- Microsoft shipped the Windows 11 May 2026 update that embeds AI agents into the taskbar, introduces an "Xbox Mode," and updates File Explorer with Copilot features. - A Windows Insider "Future Platforms" preview (build 29591.1000) indicates Microsoft is testing deeper OS-level agent integrations across consumer and enterprise surfaces. - The update signals OS-level AI surfaces that favor engineers who build bounded workflows and permissioned integrations rather than standalone chatbots. (hipertextual.com) (technine.be)