- Lenovo’s AI screen comes with a built-in NPU to control the screen
- It can also add AI functionality to nonAi-desktop and laptop PCs
- There is no word about pricing or availability but hopefully Lenovo will soon bring it out
You may not have failed to notice it, but AI is everywhere these days. It is embedded in hardware, software and services, making it an important point of sale for new devices. If you want to buy an advanced business-bearable computer, the chances of it will include the latest Intel or AMD chip with a built-in NPU and probably includes a copilot button for AI-run help.
On MWC 2025, Lenovo introduced a number of new laptops, including upgrades to its Thinkpad and Thinkbook -lineups, and of course they have all been optimized to handle AI work. If you are on the market for a new laptop and want to use it for AI tasks, you are spoiled for choice.
But what if you don’t want or need a new laptop, or can’t afford the latest model but still want to take advantage of AI on device? The answer might be to buy a new screen. Yes, that sounds ridiculous, but one of Lenovo’s proof-of-concepts revealed on the MWC 2025 is an AI screen that can transfer its smart powers to a connected laptop or desktop system.
Adding AI -Smarts to your PC
Lenovo’s concept is called the AI display, comes with a discreet NPU inside the screen, not that you could tell by looking at it. Lenovo says this is another demonstration of its commitment to “smarter technology for everyone.”
The DNPU not only extends the monitor’s capabilities – automatically rotating, lifting and tilting the screen to give users the best viewing angle based on their sitting position – but also adds intelligent functionality to non -I PCS.
Lenovo says: “With the AI Display with NPU inside, non-AAI PCS will be able to use large language models, receive commands from the user, analyze and recognize the intention and allow the assistant to execute the request.”
It is only a concept at the moment, just like the AI-Pinde (also revealed on MWC) that brings artificial intelligence to nonAi PCs without requiring you to buy a new screen.
There is no hint of when (or if) Lenovo plans to bring the AI display to the market or how much it can cost. However, it is a Genius idea and one that may be a welcome game traple, provided it is launched fast enough to take advantage of AI boom.
