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

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/the-cpu-is-back-thanks-to-agents-and-what-that-means-for-you-1a3n>
> Published: 2026-09-15 19:03:11+00:00

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

By Sandy Carter, ContributorSource: 

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/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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