Windows Weekly (Audio) WW 955: Chewy Indifference - Windows 11's AI-Native Agentic Future
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Oct 22, 2025 Microsoft reveals its bold vision for an AI-driven future in Windows 11. The hosts scrutinize whether these AI enhancements genuinely solve problems or are just tech hype. New features like Copilot’s wake phrase and AI Actions in File Explorer are discussed. They dive into Microsoft’s security measures for these AI agents, reflecting on lessons from past issues. There’s also a look at the October update hiccup affecting USB support, alongside insights into evolving in-box apps and the latest in AI for education and enterprise.
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Windows As An Agentic AI Orchestrator
- Microsoft is repositioning Windows 11 as an "agentic" AI-native OS that orchestrates programmable app features and agents.
- Paul Thurrott argues this could end traditional apps by turning features into programmatic interfaces for AI workflows.
Evaluate NPU Hardware Needs Carefully
- Don't assume on-device NPUs are universally necessary; evaluate real-world use cases before buying Copilot+ hardware.
- Consider cloud and local hybrids since broad benefits for on-device NPUs remain unproven at scale.
Design Apps With Public Interfaces For Agents
- Think of apps as exposing public interfaces so AI agents can orchestrate tasks; design features as callable actions.
- Build apps with programmatic hooks rather than relying on brittle UI scraping for agent control.
