AI-Enabled PCs Face Uncertainty Despite Promise of Powerful Future Capabilities
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Many new PCs promoted as AI-enabled at CES 2023, but there is no standard for what constitutes an AI PC yet, causing buyer confusion.
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Buying Windows 11 desktops now runs risk of not supporting future AI capabilities that require specific hardware like NPUs.
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Lack of software support for new AI PC hardware creates risk of buying obsolete machines if workloads demand AI acceleration.
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Vendors optimistic about AI PC refresh cycle boosting sales starting in 2024, but buyer education needed on AI capabilities.
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By 2026, AI PCs projected to make up 40-60% of total PC sales according to HP, but growth expected to be gradual over next 3 years.