AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.

Sign in with your Microsoft account to use Rewrite and its features in Notepad. When you're signed in, Microsoft will collect information about your requests for AI safety and security purposes.

Windows 11 users don’t need a Microsoft account to use Notepad after its latest update – but you will need to login to use the app’s new AI feature.