The key hardware addition to an AI PC is a neural processing unit (NPU), designed specifically for AI tasks. Microsoft has not yet disclosed what AI PCs will be capable of without an internet connection. The company will also discuss the "Next Generation of Windows on Arm," likely covering how Windows runs on Qualcomm chips. Other sessions will cover how to "accelerate generative AI models" on cloud-based devices and how developers can create their own Copilot chatbots.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft's Build developer conference will showcase the company's latest artificial intelligence (AI) projects, including AI integration in Windows and AI PCs.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts that by 2024, AI will become a 'first-class part of every PC', with AI tools potentially driving customers to upgrade their computers.
- AI PCs will feature a neural processing unit (NPU) designed specifically for AI tasks, with offline capabilities yet to be detailed by Microsoft.
- Microsoft will also discuss the 'Next Generation of Windows on Arm', likely covering how Windows runs on Qualcomm chips and how this differs from Intel and AMD versions of Windows.