by Shelt Garner
@sheltgarner
As I understand it, the next edition of Windows — Windows 12 — is meant to be “fully agentic.” I have no clue what that would mean in real terms, but I do think that all jokes about “Clippy” aside, there is one way to integrate AI into Windows: completely re-imagine what Windows is.
Instead of a desktop, you would have an Knowledge Navigator-like interface. Maybe power users could use an XR headset to “see” their desktop. But, in general, the Knowledge Navigator route is the way to go.
By doing so, Microsoft would not only be throwing their lot in with AI, they could even dominate the space. Millions of people would be forced to use AI in ways they never ever even imagined.
Do I think this is going to happen?
Probably not. It’s still too soon. But it’s coming, I think. Even if the AI bubble bursts, at some point, we’re all going to have Knowledge Navigators instead of the traditional desktop UX.
