The AI PC era is coming: Lenovo and AMD reveal where the future of computing lies
Lenovoali i AMD strive for the title AI PC innovators, in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Lenovo seems to have a distinct advantage over its competitors that allows it to seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its products and services.
Already Tech World 2023 conference, Lenovo unveiled the future of computing with innovative concepts like a “personal AI twin” that uses information from devices to intuitively support AI while protecting personal data from online threats. This drive towards what is being called an “AI PC” promises to revolutionize the world of personal computing.
The media had the opportunity to speak with several key executives from Lenovo and their partner, AMD, to explore the AI PC concept and when consumers can expect to see it on the market, reports Digital Trends. Although opinions varied, the consensus was clear – AI PC is closer than one might think.
Lenovo CEO Yuanquing Yang offered his perspective on what defines an AI PC. He emphasized that AI PC encompasses both hardware and software, requiring a powerful CPU, GPU, base models and operating systems. It's not just powerful chips, but rich applications as well, ensuring that AI is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of the system.
Lenovo: AI PC is already here
Luca Rossi, Executive Vice President of Lenovo Group for Intelligent Devices, cited the example of Lenovo's gaming laptops Legion, which have been on the market for more than a year and use the Ryzen AI chip. These laptops use AI techniques to enhance the gaming experience, adjusting performance, speed and temperature according to the user's preferences.
Jason Banta, head of OEM PC division at AMD, compared AI PC to the transition from text commands to graphical interface and believes it will be just as transformative. Artificial intelligence will provide personal support, making boring tasks fun and improving productivity, especially in creative work. In addition, AI PC will adapt to user work styles and emphasize on-device security to predict and prevent threats proactively.
BenchmarkRob Herman, Lenovo Group vice president of business workstations, explained that Lenovo's AI PCs include various models, such as ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2, Yoga Pro 7, ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 and many others. These computers, running GPUand processors with artificial intelligence capabilities, serve as the basis for the development and operation of artificial intelligence.
Lenovo is now working on creating applications that leverage the hardware's AI capabilities, improving the user experience and expanding the market for AI PC devices.
Research on the AI PC software development side is equally important. The goal is to facilitate the development of applications that take advantage of new hardware capabilities. AMD is actively working with partners, such as Microsoft, to bridge the gap between hardware and software, ensuring a smooth transition to on-device AI services.
It also points to the need for standardization in the AI PC ecosystem, as they become more and more prevalent. To ensure harmonious functioning across platforms, standards like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Onix are essential for development teams around the world to work with AI solutions.
Lenovo and AMD believe they are on the cusp of the era of AI PCs. Drawing on their experience in the business sector, they are now pushing the boundaries of personal computing. It remains to be seen how quickly the definition of AI PCs will evolve and whether they will live up to the growing expectations. However, one thing is certain – the AI PC represents a significant leap forward in the world of computing, promising a future where artificial intelligence plays a key role in every user's daily tasks and activities.