Microsoft used AI to help build Windows 11’s new speed test
Microsoft is adding a new built-in speed test feature to Windows 11 that allows users to check their PC’s connectivity directly within the operating system, without opening a browser or separate application. The feature is currently undergoing testing with Windows Insiders and has generated positive feedback.
The new tool improves upon Windows 11’s existing connectivity testing capability, which currently requires users to click a shortcut that opens Bing’s speed test in a web browser. By integrating the speed test natively into Windows, Microsoft has created a more seamless user experience that feels like an integral part of the operating system rather than a browser-dependent workaround.
A distinguishing aspect of this feature’s development is that Microsoft employed an AI-assisted workflow to help build it, with the process guided by human expertise. This hybrid approach—combining artificial intelligence capabilities with human judgment—reflects Microsoft’s strategy for leveraging AI to enhance development efficiency while maintaining quality assurance and ensuring the final product meets user expectations.
The positive reception from Windows Insiders indicates strong user interest in native system utilities that streamline common tasks and reduce friction typically associated with connectivity testing.