Windows 12 aims to be an AI-first, modular OS set for release this year

Tech4Gamers reports Microsoft plans to launch Windows 12 later this year as a fully modular, AI-focused OS (codename Hudson Valley Next) built around CorePC, with Copilot integrated as a core experience. The update may include subscription-based access to advanced AI features and will require a dedicated NPU (alongside TPM-like constraints), potentially locking millions out of upgrading, while Windows 11 support remains for several more years. The redesign is expected to bring a new visual layout and floating taskbar, signaling a shift toward AI-first personalization across the OS.