Microsoft Adds AI Magic to Notepad and Paint—Yes, Really!

In this episode, Robert and Haley explore Microsoft’s surprising move to add AI-driven text and image editing tools to classic Windows programs like Notepad and Paint. Notepad, introduced way back in 1983, now includes an AI feature called "Rewrite," allowing users to rephrase, adjust tone, and modify text length with just a few clicks. Paint also gets a futuristic upgrade with Generative Fill and Generative Erase, letting users add or remove elements in images based on prompts.

Join us as we dig into:

• Notepad’s AI Rewrite Tool: How this tool reshapes one of the simplest text editors into a creative assistant for rephrasing and restructuring text.
• Generative AI in Paint: What Generative Fill and Generative Erase mean for casual and professional designers, and how these tools bring advanced image manipulation to everyone’s desktops.
• The Nostalgia Factor: How Microsoft is reviving these iconic programs with cutting-edge tools while keeping their original charm intact.

Is this just a fun experiment, or a signal of what’s next for basic software? If you love AI and have fond memories of these Windows staples, this episode is a must-listen!