AI PCs made up 14% of quarterly personal computer shipments

AI PCs accounted for 14% of all personal computers shipped in the second quarter with Apple leading the way, research firm Canalys said on Tuesday, as added artificial intelligence capabilities help reinvigorate demand.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

PC providers and chipmakers have pinned high hopes on devices that can perform AI tasks directly on the system, bypassing the cloud, as the industry slowly emerges from its worst slump in years.

These devices typically feature neural processing units dedicated to performing AI tasks.