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. But so far, this has all been about software, and primarily software based in the cloud. Nothing to do with the hardware you use to access it. You might be forgiven for thinking laptop makers are trying to pull a fast one here, and it's just an empty marketing buzzphrase. But in fact, AI laptops are a real thing.
Lost already? Then let us explain. The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the"brain" that lies at the heart of every laptop, and handles general computing tasks. The GPU, or Graphics Processing Unit, handles graphics-intensive workloads such as video editing and gaming. Finally, the NPU or Neural Processing Unit is a relatively new proccesor dedicated to accelerating AI-specific workloads, often performing these tasks exponentially faster than a CPU alone.
Assuming you don't fit into the first two categories, is it sensible to buy an AI laptop for benefits in future? Well, there's an argument to be made that if you're buying a new laptop anyway, you might as well get an AI laptop.
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