Canada’s persistent productivity problem may have found a turning point as a new Intel-commissioned study shows businesses rapidly shifting toward AI-powered computing. Of 150 surveyed Canadian decision-makers, 85 percent are upgrading or planning to upgrade to AI PCs, while 3 percent already rely on them exclusively.
Respondents overwhelmingly expect output gains, citing performance, operational efficiency, and cost savings. But barriers remain, including upfront expenses, security concerns, and a significant AI skills gap. With Windows 10 support ending, analysts say modernization is unavoidable. Researchers believe AI PCs could help close Canada’s long-standing productivity gap and reshape digital-era workplace performance.
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