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"Without AI slop": Microsoft says AI built a Windows 11 feature, and it just needed a human in their spare time

Microsoft integrated a built-in internet speed test into Windows 11 Quick Settings, available to some Insiders. The company reports that one individual used an agentic AI workflow to prototype the feature in a single day during their spare time. This tool allows users to check connection speeds without opening a web browser. Other recent Windows 11 updates include new privacy controls for individual apps in Future Platforms builds and updated shortcuts for search and Xbox gaming mode.

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  • ✓ Windows 11 now includes a built-in internet speed test tool located in Quick Settings.
  • ✓ One person used an agentic AI workflow to prototype the speed test feature in one day.
  • ✓ New Windows 11 builds include privacy controls for individual apps and updated shortcuts for search and Xbox gaming mode.
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What changed

Microsoft revealed that an agentic AI workflow enabled a single person to prototype the new internet speed test in one day.

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  1. Microsoft used agentic AI to prototype Windows 11 speed test in one day

    Microsoft integrated a built-in internet speed test into Windows 11 Quick Settings, available to some Insiders. The company reports that one individual used an agentic AI workflow to prototype the feature in a single day during their spare time. This tool allows users to check connection speeds without opening a web browser. Other recent Windows 11 updates include new privacy controls for individual apps in Future Platforms builds and updated shortcuts for search and Xbox gaming mode.

    Why it matters

    The use of AI agents to develop OS features suggests a shift toward faster development cycles for Windows. This specific instance serves as a case study for integrating AI-generated code into production-level software. It highlights the transition from AI as a simple assistant to AI managing autonomous development workflows.

    What is confirmed

    • Windows 11 now includes a built-in internet speed test tool located in Quick Settings.
    • One person used an agentic AI workflow to prototype the speed test feature in one day.
    • New Windows 11 builds include privacy controls for individual apps and updated shortcuts for search and Xbox gaming mode.

    What to watch next

    • General release date for the speed test tool to all Windows 11 users
    • Microsoft's official documentation on the specific AI agents used for the prototype
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. The Verge — Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search
    2. Neowin — New Windows 11 Future Platforms build adds privacy controls for individual apps
    3. ZDNET — Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it
    4. Windows Latest — "Without AI slop": Microsoft says AI built a Windows 11 feature, and it just needed a human in their spare time
    5. Digital Trends — Windows 11 Insider builds bring expanded Search features and new privacy controls
    6. www.windowslatest.com — "Without AI slop": Microsoft says AI built a Windows 11 ...
    7. windowsforum.com — Windows 11 Quick Settings Speed Test: Microsoft Says AI Built ...
    8. www.techradar.com — Windows 11's new internet speed test was built in a flash by ...
    9. tech.yahoo.com — Microsoft used AI to help build Windows 11's new speed test
    10. ai.freelance-job.com — MicrosoftがWindows 11機能を「1人が空き時間に1日で」プロトタイプ化...
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