In 2025, HP IQ emerged from HP's strategic acquisition of Humane, a pioneering AI startup founded by former Apple engineers Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri. Recognizing that the future of work demanded more intelligent, seamless interactions between humans and technology, HP created this innovation lab to combine startup agility with global scale. The founders had spent years developing ambient computing technology at Humane, including the AI Pin and Cosmos platform, and realized that integrating these breakthrough capabilities with HP's worldwide reach could transform how millions of people work and create every day.
Today, HP IQ operates as HP's AI innovation laboratory, focused on building an intelligent ecosystem that spans AI PCs, smart printers, and connected conference rooms. The team of over 100 engineers, designers, and researchers is developing solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, collaboration more natural, and creativity more impactful. By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, they're expanding what's possible for individuals and organizations alike. Their mission is to harness technology to amplify human ingenuity - creating devices and systems that don't just respond to commands, but truly understand and anticipate human needs in the workplace.