Windows 12 On Backburner, Microsoft Pushes AI Innovations In Windows 11 Instead
As Windows 10 approaches the end of its support in October, Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11 by introducing innovative AI features.

(Source: Microsoft)
For those waiting for the launch of Windows 12, the wait has just lengthened. But that will likely not affect the rollout of artificial intelligence tools by the tech major. In fact, Windows 11 users are likely to get a big boost.
Windows 12 Launch Pushed Back
Microsoft has reportedly confirmed at CES 2025 that it will not be launching the next version of Windows—presumed to be called Windows 12—anytime soon. Instead, the tech giant plans to keep incorporating artificial intelligence features into Windows 11 and is moving forward with Copilot+ PCs (its version of AI-powered PCs).
Windows 10 End-Of-Support Date Looming
Microsoft is urging customers to upgrade to Windows 11 by introducing cutting-edge features, as Windows 10 approaches the end of its support. Users will have to purchase a newer Windows 11 computer or pay for additional security updates for a limited period of time after Microsoft stops providing regular (including security) updates for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025.
Microsoft Eyes Big Returns From Copilot
The company is placing a large wager on its own AI assistant, Copilot, along with third-party tools like ChatGPT as it looks to leverage the excitement surrounding AI. As part of luring users to upgrade with new innovations, the company recently announced an AI-powered, improved version of Windows Search. With the feature, users can employ basic text-based prompts to search photos, documents, videos, and more in OneDrive and local storage.
“You no longer need to remember file names and document locations, nor even specific names of words. Windows will better understand your intent and match the right document, image, file, or email. AI-powered search makes it dramatically easier to find virtually anything,” said Yusuf Mehdi, vice president and consumer chief marketing officer at Microsoft.
The AI-powered Windows Search is comparable to Google’s Search with Google Lens feature, which enables users to locate things online using photos. The functionality is easily accessible from the Windows Search interface.
However, only Copilot+ branded computers with Intel, Qualcomm, or AMD processors with specialised neural processing units will be able to use the feature.
According to reports, prior to being released to the general public, the AI-powered Search will be presented to the Windows Insider community.