Intel has introduced a new AI chip that the company says will bring low-power capabilities to laptop computers. The Intel Visual Sensing Controller, code-named “Clover Falls” is what Intel calls a “companion chip” designed to work with the Intel Core processor in a notebook rather than replace it.

Among other things, it could allow laptops to detect when a user is in front of the display or not and automatically adjust display brightness accordingly.

Main advertised thing will be to track your down using camera and this dedicated chip (that will have independent from CPU connection to network controller :-)). Saving energy, you know.

But in reality it'll do things typical for T2 also, including storing and checking serial numbers of CPU and other components, so manufacturer can effectively disable ability for any repairs or replacements.