Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 – 2023 Edition with Cobalt AI Chatbot

On Tuesday, Microsoft made the official announcement of the 2023 release of Windows 11, introducing “Windows 32H2 11” (11 32H2) as the latest iteration of the operating system.

The rollout of Windows 11 updates began in September of the previous year, initially targeting subscribers in Microsoft’s testing program.

John Cable, Microsoft’s Vice President for Windows Services and Delivery, outlined in a blog post that the 2023 version of Windows 11 shares its codebase with the 2022 release. This will make the process of feature updates simpler, resembling the monthly update cycle and ensuring a more streamlined installation experience.

Cable also noted that consumers with compatible devices running the 2022 version of Windows 11 who are interested in experiencing the new enhancements can opt for it. They can achieve this by navigating to “Settings,” then “Windows Update,” and activating “Get the latest updates” as soon as it becomes available, followed by selecting “Check for updates.”

The latest Windows version comes equipped with a chatbot program named “Cobalt,” which bears some resemblance to OpenAI’s well-known ChatGPT.

Cobalt is a generative AI capable of crafting human-like text and other content with minimal human input. It relies on extensive language models developed by Microsoft-backed OpenAI, trained on vast datasets to generate text for emails, respond to inquiries, and automate tasks efficiently.

Earlier in the year, Microsoft had already incorporated AI to improve its “Bing” search engine, and now AI is instrumental in refining the latest Windows version, the most widely used personal computer operating system globally.

Cobalt’s unique features include opening applications, switching to dark mode, activating Bluetooth, and providing step-by-step instructions on taking screenshots.

Currently, Windows 11 accounts for around 24% of desktop computers, according to StatCounter market research, while Windows 10, which will continue to receive support until October 2025, holds a dominant market share of nearly 72%.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, expressed during a recent conference call with analysts, “We are witnessing a swift adoption of the Windows 11 operating system by businesses worldwide.”

Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 – 2023 Edition with Cobalt AI Chatbot

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