Microsoft says AI helped develop a Windows 11 speed-test feature

AI · First reported 31 Oct, 17:30 · Updated 18:37

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Microsoft says an AI-guided workflow helped create a working prototype of a Windows 11 speed-test flyout in one day. The feature is intended to show internet speed results in Quick Settings without opening a browser. (4fcde04d-53c4-4cdf-8b07-3974512c7e37; cce5e5f3-1758-49e1-9cad-38c3d1f0249a)

Microsoft’s Marcus Ash said the speed-test feature began with user feedback and reached a working prototype within a day. (4fcde04d-53c4-4cdf-8b07-3974512c7e37)
Ash said an agentic AI workflow guided by a person handled design and build work; Microsoft engineers and partners later worked on integration. (4fcde04d-53c4-4cdf-8b07-3974512c7e37)
The upcoming tool is an early example of how Microsoft wants to use AI in development, according to Windows Central. (cce5e5f3-1758-49e1-9cad-38c3d1f0249a)

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Prototype timeline: Microsoft’s design and research lead Marcus Ash said Diego Baca had a working prototype within a day. (4fcde04d-53c4-4cdf-8b07-3974512c7e37)
Development method: Ash said an agentic AI workflow guided by a person drove design and build work. (4fcde04d-53c4-4cdf-8b07-3974512c7e37)
Feature location: The speed test is designed to show results in Quick Settings without redirecting users to a browser. (4fcde04d-53c4-4cdf-8b07-3974512c7e37)
Testing partner: The article says the test is powered by Speedtest by Ookla. (4fcde04d-53c4-4cdf-8b07-3974512c7e37)