Microsoft is gearing up to launch a new version of Windows, tentatively codenamed “Hudson Valley,” potentially to be marketed as Windows 12. This new update, as per multiple sources, is expected to be released in the latter half of 2024 and is set to revolutionize the operating system with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
AI at the Core of Windows ‘Hudson Valley’
Early versions of Hudson Valley are currently undergoing testing in the Windows Insider Canary channel, with the RTM version slated for release in April 2024.
Hudson Valley’s primary focus is on enhancing the user experience through AI. Key features include an AI-driven Windows Shell and an “advanced co-pilot” Copilot AI assistant. This assistant is designed to operate continuously in the background, improving functions such as search, application launches, workflow management, and context understanding. AI will be deeply integrated across the operating system, requiring new NPU (Neural Processing Unit) hardware for optimal performance. Consequently, the hardware requirements for computers will increase significantly, potentially making older computers incompatible with some of the AI-focused features.
The assembly rate of AI PCs, equipped with NPUs, is expected to rise sharply, reaching 81% by 2027, according to IDC’s forecast. This indicates a trend towards mainstream adoption of AI in the PC market.
Recent updates in Windows 11, including the Copilot AI update and Background Removal in Paint, hint at Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to AI-powered improvements. Additionally, a new roadmap for Windows update cycles is reportedly in the works.
Besides the advanced Copilot, Hudson Valley is rumored to introduce AI-powered wallpapers with dynamic parallax effects and interaction capabilities, a Super Resolution feature enhancing image quality in photos, videos, and games, improved energy-saving mode, and a potential redesign of the desktop interface with the system tray positioned at the top. The final name and features of Hudson Valley are yet to be confirmed though.
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