KORA OS is a new operating system built from scratch for AI PCs

KORA Systems has launched a new operating system called KORA OS, which it calls the first OS built from the ground up for AI PCs. Instead of adding an AI helper on top of a normal system, it builds agent workflows, context memory, and local AI inference right into the core. The goal is to move from opening apps to just stating a goal and letting AI handle the rest.

The system is built on NixOS and adds a neural workspace with a new file system, so users can organize their space around tasks. Its own Cortex engine can use the CPU, GPU, and NPU, and it can run open-weight models locally. The system also decides whether a task goes to the cloud or stays on the device.

For privacy, memory and context stay on the local machine. Each workspace runs in its own sandbox, with separate permissions for apps and AI agents. The system also has a Windows app layer based on Wine and Proton. The Snapdragon X2 Elite is expected to be the first supported platform, with AMD and Intel chips to follow later.