New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- The recent announcement that Windows will "evolve into an agentic OS" i.e. a system driven by AI to make decisions and automate tasks on behalf of users sparked an unusually sharp pushback. This time, people weren't just voicing annoyance about updates, but arguing that Microsoft is drifting away from practical needs.

The idea of an "agentic" operating system isn't new in tech conversations. Microsoft itself has tried for years to layer smarter automation into Windows, starting with Cortana, Timeline, and recent integrations of AI-powered search and suggestions. Each rollout has met some skepticism, especially from users who want a simple desktop that just works. Windows 10 updates frustrated users with privacy chan...