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Intel’s next-generation Panther Lake processors are getting ready for prime time in the Linux world. Driver support for the Neural Processing Unit 5 (NPU 5) is on the horizon, promising significantly improved AI performance on Linux-based systems. This integration demonstrates the increasing adoption and support for AI-centric hardware within the open-source ecosystem. The news initially surfaced on Reddit, highlighting the community’s anticipation for these advancements. The original Reddit post can be found here: [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1o2lvyr/linux_driver_support_ready_for_intel_panther/]