Windows 11 was naturally followed by Windows 12, but this time it was different.

According to multiple sources,The next major version of Windows will not be a direct upgrade of Windows 11, but will be more focused on the cloud and Web, with a big push into AI, aimed squarely at Google ChromeOS.

This so-called Windows 12 will build aMore modern, modular and lightweightThe system is especially suitable for low-end educational devices, which is the territory of ChromeOS.

At that time, Edge and AI will hold up the scene, among whichEdge will be upgraded to an intelligent browser that uses advanced machine learning models to understand web content and user behavior.

Microsoft confirmed in an internal memo that it is forming a new one"Windows and the Web Experience" teamThe mission is to develop the next generation of Windows and Web products.

According to a job Posting, Microsoft plans to make the next generation of Windows experiences and applicationsExpand across the client and cloud.

In another job Posting, which has since been deleted, a chip engineer confirmed that the next generation of Windows will greatly improve graphics performance, especially WDDM drivers.

At the recent Build 2023 conference, Microsoft also mentioned the next generation of Windows.