One out of every five PCs shipped in the third quarter of 2024, a total of 13.3 million units, was a PC with a neural processing unit (NPU) fine-tuned for generative AI (genAI) development, according to data published Wednesday by analyst firm Canalys. It is anticipating a rapid rise in shipments of these AI-capable PCs, surging to 60% of units shipped by 2027, with a strong focus on the commercial sector.
Source: ComputerWorld