Does your next laptop really need to be an AI PC?

The article discusses the current state of AI PCs and their capabilities. While AI PCs are becoming more prevalent due to new chips from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm, the marketing hype surrounding them doesn't align with their actual functionality. Windows and third-party applications have not fully utilized the neural processing units (NPUs) found in AI PCs, limiting their potential. Additionally, most consumer AI tools run in the cloud and do not require an AI laptop. The article suggests that for those interested in AI tasks, a laptop with a powerful GPU may be more beneficial than an AI laptop. Overall, while AI PCs have promise, they are not yet fully developed and may not provide significant workflow changes at present. [Extracted from the article]