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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
AI is taking over your PC: Microsoft teases radical Windows redesign with smart features - here's what users can expect
Microsoft released a new video interview with Pavan Davuluri , the head of Windows , to talk about the future of Windows. Davuluri was asked how AI will change computers, and he said that computing will become more ambient, everywhere, and multi-modal, meaning it will understand different types of input. He explained that voice will become more important for interacting with Windows in the future. The OS will be context-aware, meaning it can look at your screen and understand what you are doing to help you better. Users will be able to speak to their computer while writing, drawing, or interacting with others, and Windows will understand their intent, as reported by Windows Central . Windows AI voice control Microsoft has already hinted at voice-first features in Windows, including a "Windows 2030 Vision" video by another executive, showing a focus on natural language input. The future of Windows will promote voice as a primary input, along with mouse and keyboard, allowing users to talk naturally to their PC while working. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Davuluri teased that Windows will look different from today, because agentic AI will be deeply built into the system. The OS will be able to act and respond intelligently, not just react to commands. The OS will use a mix of local computing and cloud computing to make AI features seamless and smooth, as per the report by Windows Central. ALSO READ: Google and Meta no longer cool? 75% of grads are walking away from Big Tech dreams for new career paths Live Events AI built into Windows 12 Today, AI assistants like Copilot on Windows, Gemini on Android, or Siri on Mac exist mostly as apps or floating windows, but Microsoft plans to build AI directly into the OS. This AI-powered Windows may appear in the next five years, possibly as Windows 12 , bringing a big shift in PC interaction. Users may find it strange at first to use voice as a main input method, but with agentic AI understanding natural language and intent, it will feel natural and helpful. Apple is also planning voice-centered features in iOS 26, showing that tech companies are moving toward voice-first experiences, according to the report by Windows Central. On Windows, there will likely be three main input methods: typing, touch/mouse, and voice. You won't have to use voice, but it can make tasks easier. Privacy concerns are expected because AI features need a lot of personal data. Balancing cloud and local computing will be important, and some users may push back, as per the report. Microsoft emphasizes that the goal is to make AI seamless and helpful, changing how people interact with computers over the next few years. Overall, Windows is preparing a major AI-driven redesign that will make computers smarter, voice-friendly, and context-aware, changing the way we work and interact with PCs, reported by Windows Central. FAQs Q1: How will AI change Windows in the future? AI will make Windows smarter, voice-friendly, and context-aware, letting your PC understand what you are doing and respond naturally. Q2: Will Windows 12 use voice as a main input? Yes, voice will become a primary input method alongside keyboard and mouse, making tasks easier with AI understanding your intent.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Economic Times
AI is taking over your PC: Microsoft teases radical Windows redesign with smart features - here's what users can expect
Microsoft released a new video interview with Pavan Davuluri, the head of Windows, to talk about the future of Windows. Davuluri was asked how AI will change computers, and he said that computing will become more ambient, everywhere, and multi-modal, meaning it will understand different types of input. He explained that voice will become more important for interacting with Windows in the future. The OS will be context-aware, meaning it can look at your screen and understand what you are doing to help you better. Users will be able to speak to their computer while writing, drawing, or interacting with others, and Windows will understand their intent, as reported by Windows Central. Microsoft has already hinted at voice-first features in Windows, including a "Windows 2030 Vision" video by another executive, showing a focus on natural language input. The future of Windows will promote voice as a primary input, along with mouse and keyboard, allowing users to talk naturally to their PC while working. Davuluri teased that Windows will look different from today, because agentic AI will be deeply built into the system. The OS will be able to act and respond intelligently, not just react to commands. The OS will use a mix of local computing and cloud computing to make AI features seamless and smooth, as per the report by Windows Central. ALSO READ: Google and Meta no longer cool? 75% of grads are walking away from Big Tech dreams for new career paths Today, AI assistants like Copilot on Windows, Gemini on Android, or Siri on Mac exist mostly as apps or floating windows, but Microsoft plans to build AI directly into the OS. This AI-powered Windows may appear in the next five years, possibly as Windows 12, bringing a big shift in PC interaction. Users may find it strange at first to use voice as a main input method, but with agentic AI understanding natural language and intent, it will feel natural and helpful. Apple is also planning voice-centered features in iOS 26, showing that tech companies are moving toward voice-first experiences, according to the report by Windows Central. On Windows, there will likely be three main input methods: typing, touch/mouse, and voice. You won't have to use voice, but it can make tasks easier. Privacy concerns are expected because AI features need a lot of personal data. Balancing cloud and local computing will be important, and some users may push back, as per the report. Microsoft emphasizes that the goal is to make AI seamless and helpful, changing how people interact with computers over the next few years. Overall, Windows is preparing a major AI-driven redesign that will make computers smarter, voice-friendly, and context-aware, changing the way we work and interact with PCs, reported by Windows Central. Q1: How will AI change Windows in the future? AI will make Windows smarter, voice-friendly, and context-aware, letting your PC understand what you are doing and respond naturally. Q2: Will Windows 12 use voice as a main input? Yes, voice will become a primary input method alongside keyboard and mouse, making tasks easier with AI understanding your intent.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Windows chief Pavan Davuluri says AI will soon make PCs more ambient, multimodal, and context-aware
Microsoft's head of Windows, Pavan Davuluri, has shared new details about how AI will change the way we use our computers, hinting at a future where the operating system is more aware, more natural to interact with, and more deeply connected to what's on your screen. Speaking in a newly published video interview on the Windows IT Pro YouTube channel, Davuluri said he believes computing will become 'more ambient, more pervasive, continue to span form factors, and certainly become more multi-modal in the arc of time.' He also spoke about the growing role of voice, suggesting it will take its place alongside the mouse and keyboard as a primary way of controlling a the interview, Davuluri explained that Windows will evolve into a platform that can understand the context of what you're doing at any moment. 'The concept that your computer can actually look at your screen and is context-aware is going to become an important modality for us going forward,' he said. This means your PC won't just wait for commands, it will be able to respond to what's already happening on your screen, offering relevant actions or information without you having to explain everything from interaction is set to be a big part of this. According to Davuluri, 'you'll be able to speak to your computer while you're writing, inking, or interacting with another person. You should be able to have a computer semantically understand your intent to interact with it.' This vision fits in with Microsoft's push towards 'agentic AI', where the operating system acts more like an assistant that can take initiative, handle complex tasks across apps, and work in a more conversational way. The changes won't just be cosmetic. Behind the scenes, Microsoft plans to use a mix of local processing and cloud computing to make these features possible. Davuluri described a future where computing power is split between what's on your device and what's in the cloud, to keep things seamless for the will also play a role here. Microsoft's recent Copilot Plus PCs equipped with dedicated NPUs (neural processing units) are designed to handle on-device AI tasks efficiently. This opens the door for features like on-screen recognition, real-time transcription, and persistent background agents that can operate without draining the battery or needing constant internet everyday users, these changes could mean that, instead of switching between multiple programs to complete a task, you could tell your computer what you want and have it handle the steps for you. It could also make Windows more accessible, giving people with mobility or vision challenges new ways to control their PC through voice or visual course, these ideas also raise questions about privacy, since making a PC truly context-aware may require it to process personal data more actively. Davuluri acknowledged that Microsoft will need to balance these capabilities with strong safeguards and note, as of right now, there's no fixed date for when these features will arrive.- Ends
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Hans India
Microsoft Integrates Model Context Protocol into Windows, Paving Way for AI Agent Revolution
Microsoft has taken a major step forward in its vision of an AI-first future for Windows, officially announcing native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Often dubbed the 'USB-C of AI apps,' MCP is poised to revolutionise how intelligent agents interact with applications and services on the Windows platform. The move was unveiled alongside the launch of the Windows AI Foundry, an initiative designed to accelerate the development of AI-powered features and ecosystems within Windows. Together, these efforts mark a deeper commitment to transforming Windows into a platform where autonomous AI agents can seamlessly assist users with a broad range of tasks. MCP, introduced by Anthropic in late 2023, is an open-source communication standard that enables AI apps to connect with each other and external services—much like how USB-C connects different hardware devices. By embracing MCP, Microsoft aims to allow developers to build agents that can interact directly with both web services and Windows system functions. 'We want Windows as a platform to be able to evolve to a place where we think agents are a part of the workload on the operating system, and agents are a part of how customers interact with their apps and devices on an ongoing basis,' said Pavan Davuluri, head of Windows, in an interview with The Verge. The idea is simple but powerful: equip AI agents with the tools and protocols to interact intelligently with different components of the operating system. To support this, Microsoft is introducing new developer tools and an MCP registry that acts as a trusted directory of MCP servers. These servers will enable agents to tap into core Windows functionalities such as the file system, the Windows Subsystem for Linux, and window management tools. In practice, this means AI assistants on Windows could soon go beyond traditional limitations. For example, during a private demonstration, Microsoft showcased how the AI assistant Perplexity could use MCP to access and query a user's files. Instead of manually selecting folders or uploading documents, users could simply ask, 'Find all the files related to my vacation in my documents folder,' and the agent would handle the task seamlessly. This level of intelligent interaction could extend across the operating system, from simplifying workflows in Excel to streamlining system settings. Microsoft is also preparing Copilot Plus PCs to include an AI agent interface, allowing users to change settings using plain language commands. However, Microsoft is not overlooking the potential security risks. Experts have flagged possible vulnerabilities with MCP, including token theft, server compromise, and prompt injection attacks. Acknowledging these concerns, Microsoft is limiting access to the initial rollout and making the preview version available only to select developers. 'I think we have a solid set of foundations and more importantly a solid architecture that gives us all the tools to start, to do this securely,' said David Weston, vice president of enterprise and OS security at Microsoft. 'We're going to put security first, and ultimately we're considering large language models as untrusted, as they can be trained on untrusted data and they can have cross-prompt injection.' Despite these challenges, Microsoft's strategy reflects a strong belief in the future of "agentic computing"—a vision where AI agents are as central to digital interactions as the apps themselves. The company sees MCP as a foundational layer for this future, helping create a standardised, secure, and scalable framework for agents to thrive on Windows. With the successful integration of MCP and the establishment of the Windows AI Foundry, Microsoft has sent a clear signal: Windows is not just ready for AI—it's being reimagined around it.
The Verge
19-05-2025
- The Verge
Windows is getting support for the ‘USB-C of AI apps'
Microsoft launched its Copilot Plus PC and Windows AI efforts last year, and now it's going a step further today with native Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Windows and the launch of the Windows AI Foundry. The groundwork is necessary for a future envisioned by Microsoft whereby automated AI agents assist their human companions. Introduced by Anthropic late last year, MCP is an open-source standard that's often referred to as the 'USB-C port of AI' apps. Just as USB-C connects devices from many manufactures to a variety of peripherals, developers can use MCP to quickly let their AI apps or agents talk to other apps, web services, or even now parts of Windows. Microsoft's embrace of this protocol is a big part of its ambitions to reshape Windows and make it ready for a world of AI agents to be able to connect to apps and services in ways that haven't been possible before. 'We want Windows as a platform to be able to evolve to a place where we think agents are a part of the workload on the operating system, and agents are a part of how customers interact with their apps and devices on an ongoing basis,' says Windows chief Pavan Davuluri in an interview with The Verge. Microsoft is supporting MCP in a big way inside Windows, alongside even broader efforts to power what it calls the agentic web. To evolve Windows to this agentic world that Microsoft envisions, the company is introducing some new developer capabilities to enable this MCP framework for AI agents to expose key Windows functionality that AI agents will be able to access. An MCP registry on Windows will act as the secure trustworthy source for all MCP servers that AI agents will be able to access. 'Agents can discover the installed MCP servers on client devices via the MCP Registry for Windows, leverage their expertise and offer meaningful value to end-users,' says Davuluri. MCP servers will be able to access things like the Windows File System, windowing, or the Windows Subsystem for Linux. In a demo during a briefing for Microsoft's MCP in Windows announcement, the company showed me an early preview of how Perplexity on Windows could leverage MCP capabilities. Instead of having to manually select folders of documents, Perplexity can simply query the MCP registry to find a Windows file system MCP server to connect to. This allows Perplexity to perform file searches on behalf of a user in a more natural way, so you could simply say 'find all the files related to my vacation in my documents folder,' instead of having to add this folder or the documents manually. You could imagine how a world of MCP servers and hosts inside Windows might eventually open the operating system up to a lot more automated app features, especially for querying data from the web inside apps like Excel. We're also starting to see Microsoft make parts of Windows AI-powered through AI agents. Copilot Plus PCs will soon have access to an AI agent settings interface, which lets you control system settings using natural language queries. This type of MCP functionality also opens Windows up to a world of new attack methods from malicious actors. The security risks of MCP have been well documented in recent months, with warnings of potential token theft, server compromises, and prompt injection attacks. Microsoft is well aware of the security risks of embracing MCP at such an early stage, so the company is only making a preview available to select developers to help work on its feature set and secure it fully. 'I think we have a solid set of foundations and more importantly a solid architecture that gives us all the tools to start, to do this securely,' explains David Weston, vice president of enterprise and OS security at Microsoft, in an interview with The Verge. 'We're going to put security first, and ultimately we considering large language models as untrusted, as they can be trained on untrusted data and they can have cross-prompt injection.' In the demo Microsoft showed me of MCP working in Windows, there were also early security prompts to let these AI apps access MCP capabilities. 'Just like a web app asks for your location, you're in control of what you share and we want to make sure that's intentional,' says Weston. This is all early work from Microsoft right now, but the demo did remind me a little of Windows Vista's UAC prompts that would pop-up whenever you needed admin permissions to do things in Windows. Those became very annoying and a subject of mocking ads from Apple. Getting these prompts right will be key for Microsoft here, as they have to balance security and the convenience of using these AI agents and apps. I sure don't want a repeat of UAC or even Apple's copy / paste prompts that are highly irritating in iOS right now. Microsoft is also committing to a variety of MCP security controls that Weston outlines in a blog post today, alongside some security requirements in order for MCP servers to appear in Microsoft's official list, or registry. 'These will prevent classes of attack like tool poisoning while also creating and open and diverseecosystem of MCP servers,' says Weston. 'More information on these requirements will be available when thedeveloper preview is released.' Image: Microsoft Alongside this big MCP push, Microsoft is also positioning its own AI platform inside Windows as the rebranded Windows AI Foundry. It integrates models from Foundry Local and other catalogs like Ollama and Nvidia NIMs, and is designed to allow developers to tap into models available on Copilot Plus PCs, or to bring their own models through Windows ML.
