Microsoft says Windows 11 designers now fix code with AI

Microsoft VP of Product Design Diego Baca said AI has significantly accelerated the Windows design team, with designers now contributing code fixes for consistency and quality. He gave no timeline or figures, acknowledging that unifying Windows remains an active workstream.

• Baca: AI has already significantly accelerated the Windows design team
• Designers now contribute code fixes for consistency and quality
• No timeline or share of AI-written code disclosed
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