No, Microsoft has not 'reversed course' on Windows 11 hardware requirements
Briefly

Despite years of warning, it’s now officially possible to install Windows 11 on PCs that don’t meet requirements. However, this statement was misleading as no actual changes were made.
The update that sparked confusion was merely a minor edit of an old support article, with no substantial changes to hardware requirements.
Tech blogs misinterpreted the minor updates to Microsoft's support documentation and spread misleading information, which caused a frenzy in the tech community.
The real story revolves around Microsoft's continued lack of clear communication regarding Windows 11's hardware compatibility, which has led to widespread misinterpretations.
Read at ZDNET
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