Microsoft argued there is an AI platform shift, and the fact that Windows is interesting again — and that Apple is facing AI-related questions for its newest products — is evidence that is correct.…
That's 90% of the reason I swore off Windows entirely; I don't even bother with dual boot anymore. I don't want any of the cloud crap, AI, ads, or "suggestions" in my operating system. As add-on features, sure, whatever, but not as part of the default experience.
Just run my programs, do what I ask, and remember who the system belongs to.