Microsoft is starting to test experimental AI-powered features through a new Windows AI Labs program. Some Windows testers spotted references to the Windows AI Labs program in pre-release updates to Microsoft Paint last week, and Microsoft has now confirmed that the program is designed to provide early access to new AI features across Windows.
- Microsoft is testing AI-powered features through Windows AI Labs.
- The program provides early access to new AI features.
- Mike Harsh is the partner director of product management.
- Some Windows testers spotted references in pre-release updates.
- Microsoft has added Photoshop-like features to Paint recently.
- AI tools similar to Adobe's work may be included.
Mike Harsh, partner director of product management at Microsoft, stated, “The Windows AI Lab is a pilot acceleration program for validating novel AI feature ideas in Windows.” The program focuses on rapid customer feedback on feature usability, customer interest, and market fit.
While the prompt to access Windows AI Labs features has appeared in some versions of Paint, it’s not yet clear what Paint features Microsoft plans to test initially. Microsoft has been adding Photoshop-like features to Paint recently, including transparency, layers, and even .paint project files.
Originally reported by www.theverge.com as “Microsoft’s Windows AI Lab is a new way to test experimental features” on 2025-09-23 13:01:00.
