Capable, Ready and Next-Gen: AI Devices Defined
AI has found its way into a range of devices. As we move from foundational AI-capable units to the advanced next-gen on-device AI, it’s clear that what we expect from generative AI and AI-powered solutions is about to shift rapidly.
Indeed, AI-ready devices offer a dramatic leap in capability. They are equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for up to 30 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS) to handle more complex tasks efficiently.
By reducing reliance on the cloud and enhancing data security, next-gen on-device AI devices perform over 40 TOPS. This technical feat alone represents a paradigm shift for on-device processing that is still unfolding.
Our survey insights correspond with the projected availability of next-gen on-device AI within the workplace. Here’s how employees perceive this upcoming technological advancement:
A significant 79% of employees believe their employer will initially provide select business functions with AI-powered devices.
About 30% are optimistic their employers will equip their workforce with AI-powered devices as soon as they become available.
49% of employees express a desire for training on effectively using AI devices.
TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) A unit of measurement indicating the number of trillion operations an AI processor can perform per second. Higher TOPS indicate greater AI processing power and speed for advanced AI tasks. NPU (Neural Processing Unit) A specialized hardware component designed to accelerate AI computations, typically related to neural network processing. NPUs are optimized for tasks such as image and speech recognition.
DESIGN: Progression of arrows or a timeline to visually represent the evolution of “AI-capable” to “Next-gen on-device AI.”
-AI-capable devices: Up to 10 TOPS - Icon of a simple processor or chip.
Caption: Established tech, ideal for basic tasks. In use for over a decade.
AI-ready devices: Up to 30 TOPS with NPUs - Icon of a more advanced processor.
Caption: “Current standard, efficient for complex operations. The new norm in AI device tech.”
Next-gen on-device AI: Exceeding 40 TOPS - Icon of a futuristic processor or AI brain.
Caption: “High efficiency and low latency, unlocking futuristic capabilities such as real-time language translation.”
