Microsoft is gearing up to host an event at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on Monday, where it will showcase a range of consumer hardware and software products.
Among the anticipated announcements is a new version of the Surface Pro tablet and laptop, which will feature Qualcomm processors based on Arm Holdings’ architecture. This marks a significant shift as Qualcomm and other lower-power Arm component manufacturers seek to break Intel’s long-standing dominance in the personal computer market.
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite CPUs will include a “neural processing unit” designed to enhance AI applications, such as Microsoft’s Copilot software, by improving performance. 
The event will be open to journalists and industry analysts in attendance, taking place just one day before Microsoft’s annual developer conference, although it will not be streamed live.
Microsoft aims to solidify its lead in the competitive landscape of AI solutions that users are willing to pay for. Thanks to its partnership with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, Microsoft has managed to surpass Alphabet in the race for AI dominance.
In a recent demonstration, both OpenAI and Alphabet’s Google showcased advanced capabilities in AI voice assistants, focusing on real-time responses and handling interruptions—key aspects for realistic conversations. Additionally, Google announced the upcoming release of several generative AI tools for its lucrative search platform.
