From The Straits Times · · 1m
Microsoft launches AI laptop for hybrid computing
Microsoft releases $2,599 Surface Ultra laptop with Nvidia AI chip to enable local and cloud hybrid intelligence.
In brief
Microsoft releases $2,599 Surface Ultra laptop with Nvidia AI chip to enable local and cloud hybrid intelligence. Microsoft launched a $2,599 Surface Ultra laptop using Nvidia's RTX Spark chip to support hybrid AI computing locally and via cloud. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Microsoft launches Surface Ultra
Microsoft introduced a new AI laptop with Nvidia's RTX Spark chip costing US$2,599 and shipping on 16 October.
Hybrid intelligence approach
Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang stated AI will work across all devices using local and cloud computing.
Competing with Apple and Intel
Microsoft aims to reduce reliance on OpenAI while competing with Apple, Intel and AMD in personal computing.
Nvidia's personal computing move
Nvidia enters personal computing with AI chips, shifting focus from data centers to consumer devices.
Local and cloud AI processing
The Surface Ultra handles some AI tasks locally while others use Microsoft's cloud services.
Microsoft's AI strategy
Microsoft integrates AI into productivity tools while reducing dependence on OpenAI through its own models.
What to remember
Microsoft launched a $2,599 Surface Ultra laptop using Nvidia's RTX Spark chip to support hybrid AI computing locally and via cloud.
