Microsoft May Replace The Start Button

**Microsoft May Replace Start Button with AI in Windows 12: A Deep Dive**

In a recent tech news video, Brian from brch computers delves into a significant potential change in the Microsoft Windows operating system. The video discusses rumors and speculations surrounding **Windows 12**, which may completely replace the iconic Start button with an AI-powered co-pilot. This shift marks a drastic change from the current state of Windows 11, where the Start button was simply moved to the center of the screen.

### Changes from Windows 11: A New Direction for Windows

The video highlights that while **Windows 11** introduced changes such as moving the Start button to the center of the screen, the next iteration—potentially called **Windows 12**—could go even further. Microsoft’s CEO has suggested that AI-powered features will play a central role in the new operating system. This means the Start button could be completely removed and replaced with an AI-driven interface. The video notes that this is a significant departure from the current Windows 11 design, which users have had time to adapt to. However, the rumors suggest that **Windows 12** will require a *new system architecture*, meaning users may need to abandon many of the features they’ve come to rely on in Windows 11.

### AI Integration in Windows 12: What We Know So Far

According to sources cited in the video, Microsoft is planning to integrate AI-powered features into **Windows 12**. While the exact details are still unclear, one report suggests that OpenAI could be used for recommendations and alerts within apps like Calendar, Clock, and Microsoft Photos. This level of integration implies that AI will play a central role in how users interact with the operating system. The video also mentions that AI could handle functions like vocal commands, potentially making voice interactions a core feature of the OS.

The host experiments with the Microsoft AI by asking it about the release date of **Windows 12** and receives responses from the AI itself. While this demonstrates the potential power of AI integration, it also raises questions about how users will adapt to such a fundamental change in the way they interact with their operating system.

### System Requirements for Windows 12: Rumors and Confusion

The video touches on the rumors surrounding the system requirements for **Windows 12**. One source suggests that the OS may require *16 cores, 32 threads, 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and 64 TB of storage*, which seems excessive. On the other hand, another source claims that a *1 GHz dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage* with TPM 2.0 would suffice. The discrepancy between these reports highlights the uncertainty surrounding **Windows 12** at this stage.

### Historical Context: Windows 8’s Failure and Microsoft’s Rebound

Brian draws a parallel to **Windows 8**, which was met with significant backlash due to its radical changes, including the removal of the Start button. In response, Microsoft quickly released **Windows 8.1**, reintroducing the Start button and other familiar features. The video suggests that **Windows 12** could face a similar fate if it’s too ambitious in its integration of AI.

### User Reactions: Will Users Embrace AI-Driven Windows?

The video poses the question: will users embrace an operating system that is *heavily dependent on AI*? For those who are comfortable with technology, this might be an exciting development. However, for others who prefer more control and dislike forced AI integration, it could be a significant barrier. The host expresses skepticism about being forced to use AI-powered features and suggests that users may look for alternative operating systems if they cannot disable these features.

### Brian’s Opinion: Has Microsoft Gone Too Far?

Brian shares his personal opinion on the matter, questioning whether Microsoft has gone too far with its integration of AI into Windows. He suggests that instead of completely replacing traditional interfaces with AI, Microsoft could adapt AI in a way that allows users to *turn it off* if they choose. This approach would cater to both tech-savvy users who embrace AI and those who prefer more control over their operating system.

### Conclusion: A Big Leap for Windows

The video concludes by emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding **Windows 12**. While the potential integration of AI is groundbreaking, it also represents a *big leap of faith* for users. Whether this new direction will be successful or result in another failed attempt like **Windows 8**, only time will tell. The host encourages viewers to share their thoughts on the matter in the comments section.

### Final Call to Action

Brian wraps up the video with a shoutout to his YouTube members, appreciating their support. He also invites viewers to engage on Discord for further discussion and wishes everyone a lovely weekend. Whatever happens with **Windows 12**, one thing is clear: it’s going to be an interesting journey for Microsoft and its users alike.

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat you guys got another tech news video here for you Microsoft may replace the start button in Windows 12 Microsoft CEO sees AI powered co-pilot as the new start button in the latest version of Windows when it's released now we know Windows 11 moved the start button to the center of the screen but it now looks like it could be completely removed and replaced with AI alog together and you can see here leading websites windows copilot AI is the new start button set Microsoft CEO so it looks like the next operating system whether it's Windows 12 or whatever they call it is going to be heavily dependent on AI and it looks like it's going to go in a complete New Direction and that is quite a scary thought especially for those who don't like Ai and want to turn all of those features off it looks like you are going to be forced to use AI in the next operating system and it's going to be a big part of that new operating system when it's released from from Microsoft so for those who are hanging back in Windows 10 and waiting to skip Windows 11 all together and jump straight to Windows 12 you could be in for a surprise because I think it's going to be a lot worse than Windows 11 when they release it which has been rumored to be sometime in 2024 also Microsoft has said that the AI interactions on Windows 12 should feel much more smoother however the CEO has also mentioned that this will require a new system architecture so not only have you just gotten used to Windows 11 they are now going to completely discard all of those changes and go in a complete different direction which is going to be heavily dependent on AI and as you can see here AI as of yet is not fully in control of the operating system but they could be looking at using AI to do functions like vocal commands and even more interactions in Windows let's do a search for will Microsoft use AI in Windows 12 and we're using the actual Microsoft uh AI here so let's see what their own AI has to say and it says here according to a few sources Microsoft is planning to integrate AI powered features in Windows 12 however the exact details of how AI will be used in Windows 12 are not yet clear one report suggests that Microsoft may use open AI powered recommendations or alerts uh within apps in Ma and other calendar clock and Microsoft photos and more that means it's basically going to control the whole of the operating system I'm not sure how people will adapt to that type of uh technology or complete change from Microsoft 2 compared to what we're using today now we know Microsoft are already introduced AI intelligent assistant called a co-pilot in Windows 11 which helps users uh get answers and Inspirations across the web so it is used already in the operating system but now it's going to completely take over exactly what we're doing using voice commands and things like that and you can give their own uh actual AI here some questions when will Windows 12 be released and it will try to give you some answers and this is their own AI now there's a lot of rumors about Windows 12 coming in the fall of 201 24 Microsoft have not yet officially announced Windows 12 or the release date of Windows 12 or whether it would be even called Windows 12 but there is quite uh well-known sources that have actually said that it is coming in 2024 now I also think that when they tried something this new in Windows 8 it just didn't go down too well and it completely flopped and that to quickly bring out Windows 8.1 which removed the Chim bar and other things like that and give back the actual uh start button again so let me know in the comments section below whether you are really into this AI uh technology and whether you would be really interested in to see it embedded into an operating system like the latest Windows 12 when it's released if it's called Windows 12 that is and whether you would be interested in using that operating system when they do release it so the rumors are windows 12 is going to be called Next Valley an Insider from Microsoft has let that leak a little bit but again would you be that interested now in skipping Windows 11 and going straight to Windows 12 knowing that it's all going to be AI based this is quite a big leap of faith to go from an operating system that you're used to using to something that's completely dependent on AI I'm not sure it's something that I would want to use and if you can't turn it off and you are forced to use it then I would probably look for an alternative operating system now you can see here the system requirements for Windows 12 are still not clear but there are some rumors and speculation according to One Source at Windows 12 may require at least 16 cores and 32 threads with 64 GB of ddr4 RAM and 64 terab of storage that's absolutely insane but then on the flip side another source suggests that 1 GHz or faster dual core processor 4 GB of RAM and 64 gbt of storage and TPM 2.0 are enough so who do you believe so there's a lot of speculation about this new operating system but I do know that it's not looking good if the AI technology is embedded into the operating system and you can't turn it off and you're going to be forced to use their operating system which is all going to be voice commands and other suggestions that you can do I'm not really sure that that's going to be for me or for probably a lot of other people let me know down below what you guys think do you think Microsoft are gone a step too far with this whole AI technology and integration into their operating systems or should they just keep it something like Windows 11 and basically uh adapt the AI a little bit so you can turn it off if you want to instead of forcing you to use a complete AI system anyway but that said I think that's going to be about it just just a quick short Tech news video today my name has been Brian from brch computers. C.K just want to say a quick shout out to all my YouTube members I appreciate the support have a lovely weekend and I shall catch you in the next video or I'll catch you on the Discord server for a chat have a good day bye for nowwhat you guys got another tech news video here for you Microsoft may replace the start button in Windows 12 Microsoft CEO sees AI powered co-pilot as the new start button in the latest version of Windows when it's released now we know Windows 11 moved the start button to the center of the screen but it now looks like it could be completely removed and replaced with AI alog together and you can see here leading websites windows copilot AI is the new start button set Microsoft CEO so it looks like the next operating system whether it's Windows 12 or whatever they call it is going to be heavily dependent on AI and it looks like it's going to go in a complete New Direction and that is quite a scary thought especially for those who don't like Ai and want to turn all of those features off it looks like you are going to be forced to use AI in the next operating system and it's going to be a big part of that new operating system when it's released from from Microsoft so for those who are hanging back in Windows 10 and waiting to skip Windows 11 all together and jump straight to Windows 12 you could be in for a surprise because I think it's going to be a lot worse than Windows 11 when they release it which has been rumored to be sometime in 2024 also Microsoft has said that the AI interactions on Windows 12 should feel much more smoother however the CEO has also mentioned that this will require a new system architecture so not only have you just gotten used to Windows 11 they are now going to completely discard all of those changes and go in a complete different direction which is going to be heavily dependent on AI and as you can see here AI as of yet is not fully in control of the operating system but they could be looking at using AI to do functions like vocal commands and even more interactions in Windows let's do a search for will Microsoft use AI in Windows 12 and we're using the actual Microsoft uh AI here so let's see what their own AI has to say and it says here according to a few sources Microsoft is planning to integrate AI powered features in Windows 12 however the exact details of how AI will be used in Windows 12 are not yet clear one report suggests that Microsoft may use open AI powered recommendations or alerts uh within apps in Ma and other calendar clock and Microsoft photos and more that means it's basically going to control the whole of the operating system I'm not sure how people will adapt to that type of uh technology or complete change from Microsoft 2 compared to what we're using today now we know Microsoft are already introduced AI intelligent assistant called a co-pilot in Windows 11 which helps users uh get answers and Inspirations across the web so it is used already in the operating system but now it's going to completely take over exactly what we're doing using voice commands and things like that and you can give their own uh actual AI here some questions when will Windows 12 be released and it will try to give you some answers and this is their own AI now there's a lot of rumors about Windows 12 coming in the fall of 201 24 Microsoft have not yet officially announced Windows 12 or the release date of Windows 12 or whether it would be even called Windows 12 but there is quite uh well-known sources that have actually said that it is coming in 2024 now I also think that when they tried something this new in Windows 8 it just didn't go down too well and it completely flopped and that to quickly bring out Windows 8.1 which removed the Chim bar and other things like that and give back the actual uh start button again so let me know in the comments section below whether you are really into this AI uh technology and whether you would be really interested in to see it embedded into an operating system like the latest Windows 12 when it's released if it's called Windows 12 that is and whether you would be interested in using that operating system when they do release it so the rumors are windows 12 is going to be called Next Valley an Insider from Microsoft has let that leak a little bit but again would you be that interested now in skipping Windows 11 and going straight to Windows 12 knowing that it's all going to be AI based this is quite a big leap of faith to go from an operating system that you're used to using to something that's completely dependent on AI I'm not sure it's something that I would want to use and if you can't turn it off and you are forced to use it then I would probably look for an alternative operating system now you can see here the system requirements for Windows 12 are still not clear but there are some rumors and speculation according to One Source at Windows 12 may require at least 16 cores and 32 threads with 64 GB of ddr4 RAM and 64 terab of storage that's absolutely insane but then on the flip side another source suggests that 1 GHz or faster dual core processor 4 GB of RAM and 64 gbt of storage and TPM 2.0 are enough so who do you believe so there's a lot of speculation about this new operating system but I do know that it's not looking good if the AI technology is embedded into the operating system and you can't turn it off and you're going to be forced to use their operating system which is all going to be voice commands and other suggestions that you can do I'm not really sure that that's going to be for me or for probably a lot of other people let me know down below what you guys think do you think Microsoft are gone a step too far with this whole AI technology and integration into their operating systems or should they just keep it something like Windows 11 and basically uh adapt the AI a little bit so you can turn it off if you want to instead of forcing you to use a complete AI system anyway but that said I think that's going to be about it just just a quick short Tech news video today my name has been Brian from brch computers. C.K just want to say a quick shout out to all my YouTube members I appreciate the support have a lovely weekend and I shall catch you in the next video or I'll catch you on the Discord server for a chat have a good day bye for now\n"