Kora is set to launch as a free-to-use alternative to Windows, targeting users who rely heavily on AI models and agents.
After challenging Google’s Android with Cyanogen, its co-founder takes aim at Windows for AI era

Key takeaways
Kirt McMaster, co-founder of Cyanogen, is launching Kora Systems, a Linux-based OS with AI integration, targeting AI-heavy users in 2027.
- Kora Systems is a Linux-based OS with AI models integrated for 2027 launch.
- McMaster targets 45-50 million AI users, expecting growth to 200 million by 2033.
- Kora uses AI coding tools like OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude for development.
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