How NPU-Powered Technology Can Transform Multifamily Operations?

Hello and welcome to Day 8 of "21 Days of AI"!

You already know about CPUs and GPUs, but do you know about NPUs and how this smart chip is ramping up our smart technology?

What's in today's lineup?

• What Exactly Are NPUs?
• NPUs Vs. GPUs Comparison
• How NPU-Powered Technology Can Improve Multifamily Operations?

Pour yourself a refreshing coffee, and let’s get started!

On May 20, Microsoft unveiled its Copilot+PCs, attracting a lot of attention with their advanced AI features designed to work smoothly with AI-enhanced laptops.

Microsoft called these PCs “the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built.” According to Microsoft, these PCs are 58% faster than the MacBook Air M3.

Now, you might be asking yourself, what made these PCs so powerful? The answer lies in the NPUs!

But What Exactly Are NPUs?

NPU (Neural Processing Unit) is a specialized dedicated piece of hardware designed specifically to enhance the performance of tasks related to Artificial Intelligence.

These chips handle AI tasks very efficiently in terms of energy and performance alongside a computer's CPU and GPU and enable lightning-fast and high-bandwidth AI capabilities in real time.

Now, you might think NPUs are only used in high-tech research labs or military bases, but that's not the case. In fact, NPUs are quite common. If you've recently purchased a smartphone or PC, there's a good chance it contains an NPU to help your devices perform various AI-related tasks more efficiently.

NPUs Aren’t Really New

Do you know our smart devices were using NPUs long before most people or companies cared? Yes! Back in 2017, Huawei started integrating NPUs into their chips to ramp up AI capabilities and make their phones more energy-efficient.

Apple quickly followed suit by incorporating NPUs into their Bionic chips to enhance features like video stabilization and photo editing.

And it's not just smartphones—Tesla has also been using these chips in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to speed up data processing. This helps the car to recognize vehicles ahead and maintain safety. And now Microsoft has jumped on this bandwagon too, and has already launched its NPU-powered PCs.

Now, Let’s Compare NPUs to GPUs

In our previous article, we talked about CPUs and GPUs and walked you through a full comparison. Now, let’s see how GPUs stack up against NPUs.

When it comes to NPUs versus GPUs, it's all about efficiency and battery life. NPUs are the go-to for neural network tasks. They handle the same jobs as GPUs but use way less power. For instance, an NPU chip in a Copilot+PC can run a whopping 45 trillion operations while using 4 watts less power.

This is important because NPUs are built specifically for AI tasks. They excel at complex operations like deep learning, which makes them ideal for both learning new algorithms and making quick, real-time decisions. Their architecture allows them to perform these tasks efficiently without draining your device's battery.

How NPU-Powered Technology Can Improve Multifamily Operations?

Now, let’s discuss how NPU-powered technology can make a splash in onsite multifamily operations.

• With NPU-powered PCs, tedious tasks like data entry, lease management, creating marketing materials, retrieving prospect information, and financial reporting can be automated.
• Plus, these PCs securely manage data and reduce the need to store prospect or resident information on a public cloud, which helps protect against data breaches.
• On top of that, NPU-powered technology is incredibly energy-efficient, helping to cut down on operational costs and reduce energy consumption.

This means the on-site team can focus on the other operations and make their job a whole lot easier and more efficient!

So, that’s the comprehensive overview of NPUs and why the entire tech industry is suddenly obsessed with them.

Stay tuned for our next article, where we'll get into more fascinating AI insights to make complex concepts easy to grasp!