Acer, in partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Microsoft, announced the Swift 14 AI laptop, the first Copilot+ PC, ushering in a new era of artificial intelligence with its cutting-edge user interface and AI features on Windows 11.
“Designed for AI from the ground up, the Swift 14 AI is the first of many Acer Copilot+ PCs,” said Jerry Kao, COO of Acer Inc. “These next-generation AI PCs represent significant advancements in AI processing power, unlocking new experiences that users will love.”
There are several variants of the Swift 14 AI, which runs on the Snapdragon X Plus and Elite platforms and has one of the fastest NPUs in the world for on-device AI computation. Users can manage complicated workloads more effectively and expedite routine chores.

“It’s exciting to work with Acer to bring AI technology to its range of Windows PCs, from sleek ultrabooks to powerful gaming rigs,” said Mark Linton, VP Device Partner Sales, Microsoft Corp. “Our collaboration has been crucial in delivering productive and secure PCs that balance style, performance, and affordability, making technology accessible and sustainable. With the launch of Swift 14 AI, we will bring new AI experiences to life, leveraging both on-device and cloud AI to empower individuals and organizations.”
“The Swift 14 AI showcases the power, performance, and intelligence of the Snapdragon X Elite platform,” said Kedar Kondap, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Compute & Gaming at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Equipped with the world’s fastest NPU for laptops and high-performance CPU cores, the Swift 14 AI delivers groundbreaking AI capabilities, enhancing productivity and creativity and setting a new standard for AI-enabled laptops.”The post Introducing Acer’s Swift 14 AI: The First Copilot+ PC first appeared on IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Startup News.