A Taiwanese publication reported on Friday (1st) that Microsoft plans to release Windows 12 in June 2024. According to the Commercial Times newspaper, the new operating system is expected to usher in a new era of PCs with AI capabilities. The report highlights the enthusiasm among tech entrepreneurs about the potential business opportunities that the new OS might bring.
While the article mentions representatives from companies like Acer, Quanta, MSI, and Gigabyte expressing anticipation for the “first year of AI PCs,” it doesn’t provide direct official quotes from these executives confirming the specific launch window.
Windows 12 and AI PCs
At a Taipei medical technology event on Thursday, Acer and Quanta Computer leaders expressed bullish visions for AI-powered PCs.
According to reports, Acer CEO Jason Chen was optimistic that machines enhanced with artificial intelligence will spur reciprocal growth across the hardware and software spaces. He predicts the launch of Windows’ next generation in 2024 will kickstart a wave of AI-capable laptops and devices.
Meanwhile, Quanta President Barry Lam forecasted expansions into AI offerings for PCs, servers, and vehicles. He similarly called out next summer’s forthcoming Windows release as a catalyst for AI computing going mainstream.
Chen and Lam’s comments reflect Taiwan’s electronics supply chain eyeing a pivotal next chapter for AI capabilities made economical for mass consumer and commercial products. Up and down the stack, companies place bets on improved on-device intelligence to drive future generations.
With Microsoft seeding this revolution by baking AI into Windows, competitive realities may force rapid adoption of machine learning silicon and algorithms into off-the-shelf PCs. Taiwan’s uniquely centralized role could quickly uplift tech across every sector if realized.
No official confirmation
The executives mentioned in the report did not explicitly specify June as the launch month for Windows 12, despite the publication’s statement. Microsoft has not officially confirmed the operating system’s existence, but several rumors are circulating about its development. According to speculation, Intel is reportedly working on a line of processors compatible with the rumored new OS.
In the meantime, Windows 11 is still in operation and has received new features this year, including Copilot, which serves as an umbrella for the company’s AI solutions. Microsoft has also assured support for version 23H2 until November 2025, with the possibility of an extension in the next system update.
Source: Commercial Times
