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Lenovo says the monitor concept allows non-AI PCs to use LLMs and an AI assistant.
Lenovo has not stated the NPU’s power in the AI Display, which is usually measured inTOPS.
Lenovo’s AI Display on display as a concept in Barcelona, Spain.
How well that idea would work in real life, however, remains to be seen.
This being a concept, the performance numbers could change if the hardware ever sees a full release.
These being proofs of concept, Lenovo hasn’t shared any details regarding a full release or pricing.
Lenovo’s AI Stick is a convenient discrete NPU you can add to any Thunderbolt-powered PC.(Image credit: Windows Central | Ben Wilson)
Will Lenovo’s AI-powered monitors and “NPU sticks” soon be a common sight?
Lenovo is clearly not afraid to experiment with AI-powered hardware add-ons in its latest PCs and accessories.
TheLenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra I reviewedlate last year introduced me to the idea of a discrete NPU.
Lenovo’s AI Display features a built-in NPU and automatic ergonomic adjustments.(Image credit: Windows Central | Ben Wilson)
Unfortunately, it was ahead of its time.
Using AI locally with a discrete NPU also adds an extra layer of security.
Without having to tap a cloud-based AI, all of your information stays on the system.
The ThinkCentre neo Ultra’s Kinara Ara-2 discrete NPU in its heatsink shielding.
That should, of course, change as more useful AI tools become available.
That leads me to Lenovo’s AI Now suite of tools.
What is Lenovo AI Now?
Something like the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super will easily outdo any discrete NPU in AI tasks.
Lenovo AI Now is split into two sections.
Lenovo AI Stick proof-of-concept can handle the AI Now suite of tools.
