Top Microsoft exec’s boast about Windows ‘evolving into an agentic OS’ provokes furious backlash over AI — users fed up with forced AI and cloud features

Microsoft’s President of Windows & Devices, Pavan Davuluri, has taken to social media to share his enthusiasm about the evolution of Windows. The Microsoft exec wanted to share his excitement about how Windows is “evolving into an agentic OS.” But we didn’t see anyone celebrating alongside Davuluri. Rather, the comments section was quickly overrun with sharp criticism, reflecting widespread unease about the direction Microsoft seems to be taking Windows.

Davuluri used his X profile to share information about a breakout session at Microsoft Ignite. The developer-focused event will take place at large, prestigious venues such as the Chase Center and the Moscone Center in San Francisco next…