The adoption of AI PCs is expected to rise next year, particularly with Qualcomm's new AI chips designed for $600 PCs. The development of AI software has not kept pace with hardware advancements, but AI will become increasingly integral as many applications utilize AI hardware or onboard NPUs when available. Microsoft has branded these systems as Copilot+ PCs to promote its genAI-based Copilot tools alongside the push for Windows 11 hardware. Major chipmakers like Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD are producing AI processors for these systems.
AI PCs will be relevant, just not yet, said Ranjit Atwal, research director at Gartner. The adoption of AI PCs will likely take off next year, with Qualcomm announcing new AI chips targeted at cheaper $600 PCs.
Microsoft has branded AI PCs as Copilot+ PCs to showcase its genAI-based Copilot tools and encourage the purchase of Windows 11 hardware.
Although the AI software ecosystem hasn't advanced as quickly as the hardware, AI will be increasingly important, with many apps utilizing the AI hardware or on-board NPUs, if available.
Chipmakers, including Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD, all offer chips with AI processors for Copilot PCs, indicating a growing trend towards integrating AI technology in personal computing.
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