Every big technological leap seems to have its moment with that one application that everyone can point to and say, “this changes everything.”
Think about apps that revolutionized how we live our lives. Streaming platforms gave us instant, high-quality entertainment. Ride-hailing apps made getting around effortless. Food delivery apps put your favorite meals just a few clicks away. These tools reshaped technology into something we can’t live without.
Now, AI PCs are starting their own revolution, but this raises an intriguing question: Which one application will serve as their defining breakthrough?
It’s an important question and one that people often ask when they’re first introduced to AI PCs. While artificial intelligence now powers countless parts of our world, at Dell, we believe AI PCs are redefining everyday experiences in unique and meaningful ways.
What is an AI PC Anyway?
Simply put, an AI PC is a computer designed to handle artificial intelligence tasks directly on the device. At the core of this innovation is AI inferencing. Think of it as giving your PC the ability to take pretrained AI models and put them to work in real-time.
This allows your PC to handle features like natural language processing, image recognition, or predictive algorithms locally. Unlike traditional systems, AI PCs eliminate the need to send data to the cloud for processing. This saves time, energy, and even data.
Specialized Neural Processing Units (NPUs) make all of this possible. These chips enable efficient AI computations while preserving battery life and ensuring your device doesn’t slow down, no matter how complex the task.
The Search For “That” App
History teaches us that breakthrough technologies are often defined by a single, game-changing tool. But for AI PCs, there’s a twist. They don’t rely on one spotlight moment. Their strength lies in adaptability to a broad spectrum of user needs.
Sure, it’s tempting to expect AI PCs to wow us with futuristic personal assistants. While this is part of their innovation, their real value often shows up quietly. For instance, consider battery life.
With low-power NPUs handling background processes, your laptop can perform tasks like real-time speech transcription without draining power.
And what about multitasking? Whether you’re video conferencing, searching files, or editing media, AI PCs seamlessly juggle apps. You probably don’t even notice it when your security software is working in the background. Many of these everyday applications already integrate AI, making your work smoother without you even realizing.
With Dell AI PCs powered by the right hardware, these apps run smarter, faster, and more efficiently, giving users a seamless way to tackle daily activities.
Enhancing Everyday Tools in Extraordinary Ways
What if AI PCs weren’t about one life-changing app, but instead about transforming every tool you rely on? AI is everywhere—we just don’t always see it.
Here’s how AI PCs enhance the experiences you already value most in real, tangible ways:
- AI for Productivity:
Stay productive, no matter where you are. Imagine picking up right where you left off, even after days away from a project. AI PCs make this effortless. They enable tools like automatic document recognition or live captioning for meetings, even when you’re offline.
On-device AI tools conserve power too, helping you work longer without needing to plug in.
- AI for Collaboration:
Virtual meetings are now a part of everyday life. AI PCs are here to make them better. With tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, powered by AI features such as automatic lighting adjustments, background blur, and eye contact correction, virtual meetings feel more natural and engaging.
Better yet, Dell AI PCs do all of this while using up to 42% less energy¹, so you can stay focused on long calls without being interrupted by low battery alerts.
- AI for Creativity:
For creators, AI PCs open doors to new possibilities. Whether you’re editing videos, designing graphics, or cleaning up audio files, these devices make producing professional-quality work faster and easier.
AI-powered tools like CyberLink enable creatives to design custom projects nearly 2x as fast². This means more time for your ideas and less time waiting on technology.
- AI for Security and IT:
AI PCs don’t just enhance user experiences; they also make devices safer. Features like McAfee’s on-device deepfake detection improve security and reduce vulnerabilities.
For IT teams, tools like Lakeside SysTrack provide 100% endpoint visibility, analyzing thousands of data points every 15 seconds³. AI PCs strengthen security and IT management without compromise.
The Bigger Picture of AI PCs
AI PCs aren’t just about one impressive feature or headline-worthy application. Their true value lies in how they seamlessly enhance your everyday experience.
Imagine a future where your PC doesn’t just run software, but actively improves how you work and play. From diagnosing its own issues to organizing your photos and translating live conversations, AI PCs simplify your life in ways that feel almost invisible—but entirely impactful.
Over time, AI technology will likely become so integrated into daily computing that people stop noticing it altogether. Just as no one really says “smartphone” anymore, the term “AI PC” might soon fade. They’ll simply be called PCs, quietly revolutionizing everything we do.
Curious to see what AI PCs can do for you? Explore our AI PC lineup at dell.com/ShopPCs and start achieving more, wherever you are.
1 Based on internal analysis and testing, compared to previous generation Intel® Core™ Ultra processor, September 2024. Select AI-enhanced collaboration features include, eye contact correction, standard blur, portrait blur, automatic framing, calls with audio only, virtual background running on devices with Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series processor. Results may vary.
2 Based on internal analysis and testing, November 2024. Cyberlink’s Promeo AI Magic Designer running on devices with Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series processors was compared to previous-generation Intel® Core™ Ultra processors.
3 Based on Lakeside Software SysTrack Platform
