AI chip demand to surge by a third with AI adoption across all devices

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AI and clean energy: Prepare for the global economy that's emergingMoreover, the consumer electronics industry is set to contribute to this growth, driven by the steady rise in AI-specific chips used in personal computers. This trend is expected to continue over the next three years, the report said.Gartner's analysis indicates that 'AI PCs', including desktops and laptops equipped with dedicated chips for AI tasks, will account for just over one-fifth of all new desktop and laptop sales worldwide this year.“By the end of 2026, 100% of enterprise PC purchases will be an AI PC," the report said, highlighting the potential impact of Microsoft’s announcement on the launch of AI PCs earlier this month.On 20 May, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduced 'Copilot+ PCs', a set of specifications mandating brands to incorporate chips with dedicated neural processors to enhance new features available on Microsoft’s Windows operating system.

Also Read: India well positioned to leap ahead of developed worlds with AI: Sundar PichaiStarting with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite series of processors, the new chips will provide over 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI computing power for each PC, which in turn, is expected to drive an increase in demand for AI semiconductors.Besides, automotive firms are also projected to contribute $7.1 billion in AI chip revenue this year, propelled by the growing demand for assisted driving technologies and next-generation software experiences in vehicles.India, too, is poised to make a significant impact. For instance, Mumbai-based Hiranandani Group-backed Yotta Data Services has placed an order for 16,000 graphic processing units (GPUs) from Nvidia to address the growing demand for