The markets took another nosedive this morning as I sat down to write this post, my coffee getting cold beside me while
The Rise of On‑Device AI: Smarter PCs and Phones for Everyday Life
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has moved from a futuristic buzzword to something woven directly into our everyday tools. But while most people think of AI happening in giant data centers and cloud servers, there’s a quieter (yet equally transformative) revolution happening: on‑device AI. This shift—powered by neural processing units (NPUs) in laptops and smartphones—is changing the way we use technology for school, work, and creativity. Imagine real‑time transcription without Wi‑Fi, instant translation while traveling abroad, or powerful image editing on a plane. That’s the promise of AI PCs and phones built with dedicated neural chips. As someone who’s


































