Microsoft is shaking up the stalwarts of Windows with AI enhancements for Paint and Notepad. While the exact AI models remain under wraps, users can anticipate context-aware suggestions and automated features within these traditionally simple apps. Expect intelligent object selection, enhanced background removal, and potentially AI-driven image generation within Paint. Notepad may gain intelligent formatting and text prediction capabilities, potentially even rudimentary code completion.

Recognizing that not everyone wants AI assistance, Microsoft is planning to provide options to disable these new features. Users who prefer the classic, distraction-free experience will likely find toggles in the settings menus of each application, allowing them to choose between the AI-enhanced or traditional versions.

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