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A new report has caught the internet's attention, claiming that Windows 12 is coming this year and will be a modular, AI-powered OS. Here's why that's wrong.

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AI everywhere, a revamped interface and much, much more.

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Updated March 6, 2026: While Microsoft has not made an official announcement, multiple reports now point to a potential launch of Windows 12, codenamed 'Hudson Valley Next,' later this year in 2026..