# As computing transitions from the information era to the intelligence era, the role of the PC is being redefined.

*genai · news · 2026-04-26 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- Intel’s AI PC revenue now constitutes over 60% of its client CPU mix after 8% sequential growth.
- India’s PC adoption rate is below 10%, far lower than 90% in mature markets like the US.
- AI PCs can run models locally, reducing dependence on cloud and enabling real-time interactions.
- India hosts Intel’s second-largest R&D site outside the US, influencing all major global business units.
- Intel is collaborating with the Indian government on evolving data center architectures for agentic AI.

**Companies:** Intel
**Countries:** India, United States, Brazil, Indonesia

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