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Microsoft exec hit with barrage of abuse after celebrating Windows evolution to become an "agentic OS"

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Microsoft's announcement of Windows evolving into an "agentic OS" that integrates AI, cloud services, and device management sparked immediate backlash from users online. Critics expressed frustration over forced AI tools and cloud dependencies, fearing these features could disrupt productivity workflows and essential Office software operations without clear opt-out options. Many users threatened to switch to alternative platforms like Linux, prioritizing system stability over experimental AI features.

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