We’re getting closer to the next generation of Windows, which most people expect to be Windows 12, and at the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite event this week, we got a look at some of the potential features of Windows 12.
Qualcomm, a company specializing in semiconductors, software and wireless services, has unveiled a flashy new processor chip called the Snapdragon X Elite, and it’s making some bold claims. The chip is said to greatly enhance Windows on ARM devices and will play an important role in the performance of the next generation of Windows devices.
At the event, Qualcomm shared the stage with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Pavan Davoluri (Vice President of the company) to discuss the Snapdragon X Elite processor and the topic of NPU (neural processing units) in the context of future Windows machines.
The discussion was more about broad strokes and less about details, as there was no demonstration of new hardware or even an explicit mention of “Windows 12”, but we did talk about some features in the pipeline, which many We learned from the people they felt. There were hints about what the next version of Windows could look like.
How will artificial intelligence be in the next versions of Windows?
As Windows Central reports, Nadella for the first time explained his (and Microsoft’s) vision for how AI will shape computing. Nadella thinks that generative artificial intelligence (AI, as he calls it) could be just as important as smartphones and mobile computing (something he already announced at the Envision event we attended last week), the rise of cloud computing, the Internet, and personal things. be important The computer has been in the recent past. He thinks AI will affect human-computer interaction, potentially making it more intuitive and friendly to us, and making it easier to change human behavior.
According to Nadella, genetic artificial intelligence will change operating systems (OS) as we know them, the way user interfaces (UIs) look, how we interact with applications on devices, and more. UI changes generally represent more fundamental changes, and Nadella calls this a “major UI change.”
Nadella then went on to discuss Microsoft’s new Reasoning Engine, a system that mimics our “reasoning” and thought process. He cited the example of Microsoft’s Github Copilot, an AI coding assistant that helps you generate ideas and concepts. Overhauls of user interfaces and a modern reasoning engine mean that, as Nadella says, “all categories of software can be modified.”
Microsoft’s hybrid computing big bet
Afterward, Nadella highlighted hybrid computing, which Windows Central notes has been a topic of continued discussion around the appearance of next-generation operating systems such as Window 12s, and is another key area of development for Microsoft. According to Nadella, Microsoft’s vision includes hybrid computing, which is critical to improving computing capabilities for low-power or older devices by processing some things locally on the device and using the cloud for others.
Apparently, this is a critical area of innovation that uses the new generation of powerful NPUs to maximize the potential of local and cloud computing simultaneously. A hybrid approach to computing is also important because the scale of some AI processes and features requires more processing power than a standard PC. Hybrid computing fundamentally expands the scale of what’s possible from your PC, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence, although it does mean you need an internet connection.
That’s how Microsoft’s new brainchild, the artificial intelligence assistant Windows Copilot, works. Many of the functions it performs happen in the cloud, and its operation is a combination of on-device and in the cloud. Microsoft is also developing a new system architecture to make all of this happen, allowing developers to realize what Microsoft calls “hybrid apps.” Microsoft is looking to components like the Snapdragon X Elite chip to make this a reality.
High stakes and possible high rewards for Windows Copilot
Nadella calls Windows Copilot a “marquee experience,” so Microsoft is clearly betting on it. It wants to make it the next Start button, which is sure to be bold—that iconic Windows element made a huge and lasting impact when Windows 95 launched. You can describe your intention and Copilot will provide what you need. It can help our workflow and activities like learning, creating, querying and more.
For now, you have to go to Start, find the program you want, or navigate through your File Explorer to find a specific file, and then get going. With generative AI, the idea is that you state your intention (your wish if you will) and your wish becomes a reality with Copilot bringing you everything you need.
We’ve already seen Microsoft put a lot of effort into Copilot, showing us previews of the kinds of things it can do. If you try Copilot for yourself, you’ll see that it’s not quite there yet, but the prospect is intriguing. Microsoft is rumored to be developing natural language models (a type of logical, systematic model that powers what we now call artificial intelligence) that will improve file searches and better retrieve previous activity. Davoluri spoke at length about other developments related to the platform to help facilitate the simulation of applications and how generative artificial intelligence will help shape the individual experience of each user.
So, it’s a long discussion that offers an interesting look at Microsoft’s future, but keeps it vague enough not to spoil too many surprises. For example, we still don’t know what Windows 12 will officially be called. What we do know is Microsoft’s clear aim with an AI-based user interface that could dramatically change the way we use PCs and devices, context-aware AI functionality that personalizes user experiences, and focus On the composition of hybrid calculations. It all sounds very exciting and great for one-of-a-kind gaming, but I think users are eager to see more specifics on what they can expect in the next version of the Windows operating system.
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