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What is an AI PC?
An AI PC is a laptop or desktop with a built-in chip for AI tasks, so it can run some AI features on the device.
- Category Hardware
- Also called Copilot+ PC
- Updated 20 Oct 2026
AI PC, explained simply
AI PC is a label computer makers use. It usually means the computer has an NPU, a chip for AI work.
The NPU runs small jobs like live captions, background blur and search across your files. It does them without using much battery.
It is partly a marketing term. A computer without the label can still use AI tools online.
On ITG Now, our daily AI news stories sometimes cover new AI PCs and what their AI features do.
Related terms
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Questions people ask about AI PC
Do I need an AI PC to use AI?
No. Chatbots and most AI tools run online on any computer. An AI PC mainly helps with features that run on the device.
What is Copilot+ PC?
It is Microsoft's name for Windows computers that meet certain AI hardware needs. It is one kind of AI PC.
Is an AI PC better than a normal PC?
It depends on what you do. It helps with AI features on the device, but may not matter for other tasks.