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Windows 12 release date in 2026 possible, with AI features that may force CPU upgrades - Notebookcheck
Publisher description: Windows 12 could be another costly upgrade for supporters of Microsoft operating systems. A new report reveals that the AI-dominated OS will require AMD and Intel CPUs with a dedicated NPU. Possibly surfacing in late 2026, the follow-up to Windows 11 may also…
NewsAPI | Mar 3, 2026 | Adam Corsetti
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PCWorld predicts a Windows 12 release date for later this year. Windows 11 introduced many AI capabilities in a simplified form. It’s not clear whether Windows 12 will welcome any non-NPU processors.
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