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The CPU Is Back Thanks To Agents, And What That Means For You

AI agents are driving a resurgence in CPU demand as central processing units take on orchestration, tool calls and sandboxing workloads, according to a Forbes Innovation column by contributor Sandy Arnold. The shift carries implications for AI costs and infrastructure, the column states.

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The CPU Is Back Thanks To Agents, And What That Means For You
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By Sandy Carter, ContributorSource:

Forbes Innovation AI agents are fueling a CPU comeback. Discover why CPUs now power orchestration, tool calls and sandboxes, and what the shift means for AI costs and infrastructure today.

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