Overview
- Developer Zoicware has released a GitHub PowerShell project called "Remove Windows AI" that targets Windows 11's built‑in AI features.
- The script deletes AI packages such as Copilot, Recall, Copilot in Edge, and Paint’s AI tools, removes leftover files and registry entries, and hides the Settings page for AI components, though Gaming Copilot, OneDrive AI, and Windows Studio Effects remain.
- It installs a custom Windows Update package intended to prevent removed AI components from being reinstalled.
- Coverage and the developer caution that deleting protected components can break dependencies, cause instability or lasting system damage, and introduce update‑related bugs.
- The author warns some antivirus tools may flag the script, advising VM testing and full backups, while outlets note broader user pushback to Microsoft's AI rollout and advise against disabling security protections.