Microsoft reunites Windows engineering teams under Pavan Davuluri for AI-driven OS development

Microsoft is consolidating its Windows engineering teams under a single organization led by Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows and Devices, reversing a 2018 split that divided core platform and user-facing feature teams. This reunification aims to streamline development and enhance focus on delivering an AI-powered "Agentic OS" capable of autonomously performing tasks for users. While most Windows engineering is now unified, some low-level components like core kernel and virtualization remain managed by Azure teams. This restructuring supports Microsoft's broader strategy to integrate AI more deeply into Windows, as seen with initiatives like Windows AI Labs, Copilot Vision, and AI-powered Settings agents. The move reflects a strategic shift to break down silos and align development efforts to better position Windows as a future-ready platform in the evolving AI landscape.