Technology

Lack of familiarity with AI PCs leads to what the study describes as "misconceptions," which include the following: 44 percent of respondents believe AI PCs are a gimmick or futuristic; 53 percent believe AI PCs are only for creative or technical professionals; 86 percent are concerned about the privacy and security of their data when using an AI PC; and 17 percent believe AI PCs are not secure or regulated.

I guess we don't have to worry about our data because the people selling us the machines tell us that our concerns are a misconception.

Also kind of the manufacturer to tell us that their gimmick is not, in fact, a gimmick

Getting the word out about the wonders of AI appears to have some impact on AI PC appeal. Just 32 percent of respondents unfamiliar with AI PCs said they'd consider purchasing one for their next upgrade, whereas among those who have already used an AI PC, that figure rises to 64 percent.

In other words, of the self selecting group excited enough about the technology to try one of these, 46% wouldn’t buy another. I can’t help but wonder when these companies will realize that there is no market for clippy 2.0.

News just in, people are more productive using tools they're familiar with.

I don't like them because of the whole call home but I find this hard to believe given how often I am basically re-looking things up. The ideal chatbot would be trained on just your data or your orgnizations data.