On top of that, the Windows 12 rumor mill is running hot and heavy. Guess what? Microsoft has made it clear that future Windows releases will lean hard on AI, Neural Processing Units (NPUs), and Copilot‑style assistants. Reports and partner hints point to a modular CorePC architecture, with AI used not just for optional features but as a core part of search, recommendations, and system behavior.
Yes, that means those of you still grumbling about needing to buy new PCs for Windows 11 will also need to buy a new one for Windows 12. Won’t that be fun?! Add in the white-hot rise in RAM prices and costly NPU chips, and you’re talking about a double whammy to your hardware and software services bills.
Soon, however, in Microsoft’s reimagined workplace, you might not onboard a new assistant. No, you’ll just open Azure, pick an agent from a catalog, give it access to your data, and tell it to get to work. If that’s the future, “hiring” AI could soon become as routine as provisioning a laptop.
