MSI’s new OLED monitor has an NPU for built-in AI, please end my suffering

MSI has unveiled a new 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50, which boasts impressive specifications. The monitor features a 1440p resolution and a lightning-fast 500Hz refresh rate, making it an enticing option for competitive gamers. One of the standout features of this monitor is the inclusion of a built-in neural processing unit (NPU) and a CMOS sensor. This system is designed to detect the presence of a user and automatically turn the monitor on or off accordingly, as well as adjust the screen's brightness based on ambient lighting conditions. MSI claims that this feature will help prevent image burn-in on the OLED panel. While the presence detection system is not entirely new, the use of an NPU raises some questions. MSI suggests that the NPU is also used for "AI" features in the monitor's menu, but the article notes that these features do not necessarily require an NPU and may be a case of "branding manager" influence. Overall, the MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 appears to be a high-end gaming monitor with some interesting technology, but the specifics of the "AI" features and the necessity of the NPU are not entirely clear. The article concludes by noting that the monitor's price and release date have not been announced yet.