MICROSOFT LAUNCHES WINDOWS K2 TO FIX USER COMPLAINTS
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Microsoft is pursuing "Windows K2," an internal initiative aimed at addressing widespread Windows 11 complaints about AI bloat, performance issues, and system bloat. The company has restructured its Windows team to refocus on making the OS more desirable to users.
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