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The only Windows update I'm gonna be happy to install asap
Don't get too excited. They're just doing it so it doesn't get in the way of the Ai they'll be putting on there.
Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Search. Locate the "Allow Cortana" setting in the right pane and double-click it. Set the Allow Cortana option to "Disabled" and then click "OK".
You can also stop it from booting up altogether which means it can't run as a background process. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/how-to-uninstall-cortana