Microsoft is reportedly focusing on security and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for the next version of Windows, according to reports from Windows Central. The company is said to be working on a project called CorePC that would enable Windows to scale better for different devices while still supporting legacy applications.
CorePC would aim to make updates faster while providing better security by using “state separation” to split Windows into multiple partitions, similar to iOS and Android. This would make it harder for malware to infect the system while enabling faster and more reliable system reset functionality. CorePC would also allow Microsoft to offer different versions of Windows for different hardware, with each edition supporting specific features and applications.
The project reportedly includes a version of CorePC to rival Apple Silicon, which enhances the operating system’s performance and capabilities when tied to specific hardware. Microsoft is also reportedly baking AI into the new project to analyze on-screen content and provide contextual cues.
The company is aiming to use CorePC for the next major version of Windows, expected to be released in 2024 as “Windows 12”. However, Microsoft’s plans may change between now and then.
