CPU designs must evolve to accommodate changing workloads, sometimes by extending the instruction set. Intel's AMX extension accelerates matrix multiplication for machine learning by offering 2D tile registers and configuration registers, allowing programmers to configure specialized execution units to target matrix data.

A DIY x86 BIOS has been developed to run MS-DOS on Behringer's DDX3216 digital mixer. This project allows users to utilize the mixer with legacy software, enhancing its functionality.