Microsoft’s Windows AI Lab is a new way to test experimental features

Microsoft’s Windows AI Lab is a new way to test experimental features

Microsoft is starting to test experimental AI-powered features through a new Windows AI Labs program. Some Windows testers spotted references to the Windows AI Labs program in pre-release updates to Microsoft Paint last week, and Microsoft has now confirmed to The Verge that the program is designed to provide early access to new AI features across Windows.

“The Windows AI Lab is a pilot acceleration program for validating novel AI feature ideas in Windows,” says Mike Harsh, partner director of product management at Microsoft, in a statement to The Verge. “The program focuses on rapid customer feedback on feature usability, customer interest, and market fit.“

While the prompt to access Windows AI Labs features has appeared in some versions of Paint, it’s not yet clear what Paint features Microsoft plans to test initially. Microsoft has been adding Photoshop-like features to Paint recently, including transparency, layers, and even .paint project files. I wouldn’t be surprised to see AI tools inside Paint that are similar to some of the work Adobe is doing in Photoshop.

Microsoft has also been updating a variety of Windows apps with AI-powered features, including free AI features for Notepad, image generation capabilities in Paint, and AI actions in File Explorer.

6 Comments

  1. boyle.betsy

    This is an exciting development! The introduction of the Windows AI Lab seems like a great opportunity to explore innovative features and enhance user experience. Looking forward to seeing what new AI capabilities will emerge from this program!

  2. clark08

    to explore innovative features. It’s interesting to think about how user feedback from this lab could shape the future of Windows. With AI rapidly evolving, it will be fascinating to see which experimental features make it to the final product!

  3. alek36

    You make a great point about user feedback shaping these features! It’s also fascinating to consider how this approach could lead to more personalized experiences in Windows, as they gather insights directly from users experimenting with AI tools.

  4. aaron.watsica

    the potential impact of these experimental features on overall user experience. As Microsoft gathers more insights from users, it could lead to more intuitive designs that better meet our needs. It’ll be interesting to see how quickly they iterate based on that feedback!

  5. rkunze

    Absolutely, the user experience could be significantly enhanced if these features are well-integrated. It’s interesting to think about how user feedback during this testing phase might shape future updates, ensuring they align with what users actually need and want.

  6. mkeeling

    I agree! It’s exciting to think about how well-integrated AI features could streamline tasks and improve productivity. It will be interesting to see how user feedback from the Windows AI Lab shapes future updates.

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