AI is reshaping the PC industry as manufacturers navigate declining shipments and growing demand for AI-powered devices. Intel projects global PC shipments to fall 12% in 2026 and a further 10% in 2027, with memory shortages and rising AI-related spending adding pressure to the market. Despite the slowdown, AI PC processor sales rose 35% year over year in Q3, highlighting a shift in demand as companies explore the next generation of personal computing.