What is Project Aion? Inside Microsoft's secret agentic Copilot OS incubation project that runs on Windows and Android

Leaked documents reveal Microsoft's 'Project Aion,' a secret incubation project for a web-based, agentic Copilot OS. The prototype is designed to run on Windows and Android, focusing on web applications and AI-driven user interfaces.
Why it matters
This project signals Microsoft's strategic shift toward platform-agnostic, AI-first operating systems that prioritize cloud-based web experiences over traditional legacy software.
Project Aion is a 2024 incubation effort designed to build out a functioning Copilot OS experience, capable of running on Windows, Android, and focused entirely on the web and agentic AI.
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