Windows 11 update: Microsoft's new OS upgrade to come with AI-based personal assistant

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Microsoft is set to release a major update for Windows 11, named 23H2, in the fourth quarter of 2023. While the exact features are yet to be unveiled, beta testing for the Operating System (OS) indicates exciting possibilities.The Verge has reported that among the unreleased features is Windows Copilot, which utilises the GPT generative AI tech for an OS-wide personal assistant. Users can already test this new feature. Another anticipated addition is the next File Explorer, featuring tabs, favourites, and a modernised appearance. Further, gamers can rejoice as native RGB lighting settings will arrive, eliminating the need for hardware-specific software. The update will also bring built-in support for RAR and 7-zip compressed files and introduce a dark mode for Paint. The upgrade process to the new OS involves downloading the 23H2 update to systems already running the current version, 22H2. However, the new features will remain dormant until Microsoft is ready for the official release.

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An enablement package, or eKB, will act as a master switch, enabling the new features and updating the OS version number, according to The Verge. Microsoft's stealthy upgrade approach with the enablement package has been successful in the past, ensuring a smooth transition between versions. IT