Either it will be become an important key (“Windows/Super”) or it won’t (Context menu). Microsoft is being eye-rollingly cringey with the specific keyboard requirement, but I assume there are probably about a million more concerning things about “AI PCs” than the keyboard button.
Also, mech keyboards for the win. Nobody is forcing keyboard nerds to do shit with their keycaps. 😂
My thing is more "unwieldy hand-wires that don't really need to exist." For you though, the simple answer is a wireless "Alice" from Keychron. They have a few variations going from about $100-$200, a little less if you can live with a wire. Beyond that, you can look for Ergodox or go smaller to Corne. You end up with a lot of DIY or even commissions in that space, though, as it's sort of by definition going to attract people looking for something personalized.
You could be in luck, though: while none are much of a hub, the most active keeb community on Lemmy is probably the [email protected] one.