GitHub has updated Copilot with a new 'Copilot Workspace' feature that can plan and execute multi-file changes across a repository, significantly expanding its capabilities beyond line-by-line suggestions.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas highlighted the shift to local compute for faster, more secure, and cost-effective AI processing at CES.
Intel announced Panther Lake (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), a new AI chip for laptops, emphasizing local AI with up to 180 TOPS.
AMD launched a new line of Ryzen AI processors to expand in AI-powered personal computers.
Nvidia's next-generation AI superchip platform, Vera Rubin, is now in full production.
Nvidia announced Cosmos, an AI foundation model trained on massive datasets for simulating physics-governed environments, and Alpamayo, an AI model for autonomous driving, at CES 2026.
Nvidia unveiled its new Vera Rubin AI superchip platform, which is already in full production and offers 3.5x the training performance and 5x the AI performance rating compared to its predecessor, Blackwell, with improved power efficiency. The company also announced Alpamayo, an open-source AI model and simulation toolkit for autonomous vehicles, with code available on Hugging Face.
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas highlighted the growing trend of local compute, emphasizing its advantages in speed, security, and cost-effectiveness compared to cloud-based AI. The company is focusing on making AI more accessible and efficient by shifting more processing to local devices.
Intel announced the launch of its Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) processors, which are built on Intel's 2nm 18A process and promise significant improvements in power efficiency and AI performance for laptops. The chips support up to 15% better performance per watt and up to 30% better chip density.
AMD introduced a new line of Ryzen AI processors, including the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, aimed at enhancing AI capabilities in personal computers and gaming. The company is expanding its footprint in the AI-powered PC market.
Samsung outlined its AI vision under the theme 'Your Companion to AI Living' at The First Look 2026 press conference on January 4, 2026, emphasizing integration of AI across its product lineup and services to bring joy, convenience, and care to daily lives.