It seems they also update the base memory on MacBook Air:
> MacBook Air: The World’s Most Popular Laptop Now Starts at 16GB
> MacBook Air is the world’s most popular laptop, and with Apple Intelligence, it’s even better. Now, models with M2 and M3 double the starting memory to 16GB, while keeping the starting price at just $999 — a terrific value for the world’s best-selling laptop.
Love the comments under the post :)
For me it means no more notifications in Teams, as our organisation policy blocks all the useful workflow features.