AI PCs will shape the future of work – but not everyone will get one

When I asked why that is, Ryan opined that primarily it is because these new PCs come with a premium price point, and budgets are tight.  Perhaps more importantly, many IT leaders say the lack of clear, cost-justifying AI solutions are creating a ‘hurry up and wait’ scenario for widespread adoption of AI PCs. 

Ryan said that he doesn’t believe that IT buyers need to be fully committed to AI PCs at this stage. There are many more pressing priorities, and realistically, the use cases aren’t fully developed yet, though they are emerging. In his view it is better to wait until those use cases are more defined, as the solutions and focus will likely integrate with the existing software you’re already using, enhanced by AI implementations. (See also: How to win at AI: think like a systems designer, not a tech shopper.)

On-device AI: security and efficiency at the edge

Ryan and I discussed using AI to drive efficiency within organizations, and the way this is going to have a major impact on the workplace of the future. I asked him what can organizations and employees look forward to? What will be the impact on end user devices, phones, and laptops?