Intel's New AI-Enabled Chip Attracts Dozens of PC Makers
Updated: Dec 21, 2023
[Edited] In a bid to usher in a new era of chatbots, Intel announced on Thursday that numerous personal computer manufacturers are utilizing its latest chip.
The company hopes that this new offering will entice consumers to upgrade their machines. The chip, codenamed "Meteor Lake," is Intel's first to include a neural processing unit (NPU) dedicated to handling artificial intelligence tasks.
At a press event in New York, Intel revealed that laptops from Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Lenovo Group, and others will feature the new chip. These laptops are set to go on sale at Best Buy in the United States, as well as other global retailers such as JD.com in China and Harvey Norman in Australia.
The news of Intel's new chip caused a surge in the company's shares, which rose by as much as 3.6%.
Intel's central processor units (CPUs) have long been the brains behind most personal computers. However, the addition of the NPU in the new chip marks a significant advancement. Intel believes that using its chips will make AI services more affordable, faster, and more private compared to cloud-based alternatives.
During a demonstration of the chip in September, Intel showcased some AI applications, including transcribing voice notes without relying on third-party cloud providers and generating songs in the style of pop star Taylor Swift.
Intel's push into the AI market doesn't stop with personal computers. The company also unveiled the first working version of a chip called Gaudi 3, which it hopes will rival Nvidia in the data center AI market.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger expressed his excitement about the potential of AI on PCs, stating, "You're unleashing this power for every person, every use case, every location in the future."
The release of Intel's new chip comes at a crucial time for the company. After a slump in PC sales during the pandemic, Intel is eager to regain momentum and persuade buyers to invest in new equipment.
In summary, here are the key points:
Intel's new AI-enabled chip, codenamed "Meteor Lake," is being used by dozens of PC makers
Laptops featuring the chip will be available from Dell Technologies, Microsoft, Lenovo Group, and others.
Intel believes its chips will make AI services cheaper, faster, and more private than cloud-based alternatives.
The chip includes a neural processing unit (NPU) dedicated to handling AI tasks.
Intel also unveiled a chip called Gaudi 3, aimed at challenging Nvidia in the data center AI market.
Source: REUTERS
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