Microsoft confirms major Windows 11 evolution requiring AI hardware, faces user backlash
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Summary
Microsoft's Windows chief has confirmed that Windows 11 is set to undergo significant evolution, with upcoming changes that will require AI-specific hardware for certain features. AMD has indicated its Ryzen AI PCs will be compatible and optimized for these future Windows capabilities. However, these planned changes have generated substantial backlash from users and the tech community.
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AMD stated that its Ryzen AI PCs would be 'not only compatible with future Windows capabilities but optimized for them'
Windows itself is about to change in a really big way such that it already requires AI-specific hardware for certain features
There has been a massive backlash against these planned changes
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