Intel is expanding its AI PC acceleration program to attract software developers to create AI-powered features for their apps. The company will host events throughout the year to help developers utilize AI models and tools. Intel is also targeting hardware vendors to optimize their hardware for Intel’s AI PCs. The competition is against Qualcomm, which is set to launch Snapdragon X Elite laptops that could significantly enhance Windows on Arm's performance.
Key takeaways:
- Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and AMD are pushing for the development of an AI PC, with Microsoft outlining requirements for OEMs that include a system with a Neural Processing Unit, the latest CPUs and GPUs, and access to Microsoft's Copilot.
- Some laptops, like Asus’ new ROG Zephyrus, have already shipped with Intel’s new Core Ultra chips but don't meet Microsoft's requirements as they lack a Copilot key.
- Intel is expanding its AI PC acceleration program, designed to get software developers interested in AI-powered features for their apps, and is also targeting hardware vendors to optimize their hardware for Intel’s AI PCs.
- Microsoft is rumored to be moving solely to Arm for its consumer versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, and will be holding an AI and Surface event on May 20th, where CEO Satya Nadella will outline the company’s vision for AI hardware and software.