[bombcar]

I believe the key (maahahaha) is the requirement.

Microsoft famously required the Windows key for branded OEM computers/laptops, and now they're trying to require a Copilot key. We'll see if it flies.

[amlib]

I wished OEMs just crossed their arms and required Microsoft to pay a fee for each keyboard with this silly key...

[bombcar]

That's effectively what "happens" but it's reversed; Microsoft gives a 'discount' if you're OEMing with the key ...

Perverse incentives all the way down. I remember having to work a bit to find "Apple" keyboards that would have the correct words because the Windows key was confusing (and in the wrong place until OS X easily supported remapping).