Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in the devices we rely on daily. You don’t have to imagine it. It’s already here! The era of the AI PC has arrived, and it is reshaping industries with unprecedented momentum. According to Gartner’s recent forecast, AI PCs will become the only choice of laptops for businesses by 2026.
Businesses are realizing the need to move AI closer to where the data is - at the edge. This is where AI PCs come into play. Unlike their traditional counterparts, AI PCs are integrated with neural processing units (NPU) attached to Windows on Arm, macOS on Arm, and x86 on Windows PCs. These NPUs enable PCs to handle AI workloads locally, reducing latency and providing a more secure computing environment.
The Future of AI PCs
Gartner predicts that worldwide shipments of AI PCs will reach an impressive 114 million units in 2025, marking a substantial 165.5 percent increase from the previous year. This growth is indicative of AI’s transformative power and integration into PC technology.
In 2025, AI PCs will represent a remarkable 43 percent of all PC shipments, up drastically from 17 percent in 2024. The demand for AI PCs is particularly strong, with projections indicating that AI-enabled PCs will make up 51 percent of total laptops shipped in 2025. By 2026, AI PCs will be the only choice available to large businesses, up from less than 5 percent in 2023. This trending shift towards AI PCs underscores the increasing importance of intelligent computing solutions in driving business innovation and efficiency at every level.
The AI PC category represents a massive opportunity for Lenovo 360 partners. With the post-COVID PC refresh cycle expected next year and the need to upgrade PC hardware requirements for Windows 11 devices, AI PCs will become the norm. As long as solution providers are prepared to help customers navigate early adoption issues, find compelling use cases, and justify higher prices to their customers, the opportunities are endless.
Leading Smarter AI for All
To create the most comprehensive AI portfolio in the industry, Lenovo has invested $1.7 billion dollars since 2017 to redefine the future of professional computing and AI PCs. Their vision is to deliver smarter technology for all, with an unwavering commitment to shaping a future powered by AI. Lenovo provides powerful, flexible, and responsible devices and solutions that empower individuals and drive transformation across industries
Lenovo’s AI PCs aim to significantly change user experiences through natural interactions, personalized large language models, and advanced computing architectures, making computing more personal, productive, and protected.
We encourage you to explore Lenovo’s most ambitious AI innovations, which were introduced at Innovation World 2024 and the recent Tech World 2024 event. Lenovo is leading the future of AI, ensuring that users can work, learn, create, and collaborate more effectively in an AI-enhanced world.
Stay tuned for an upcoming video podcast with Lenovo and Microsoft to learn more about the era of the AI PC.