Computex 2026: Industry shifts focus from AI PCs to agentic AI, says analyst Jim McGregor
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Nitin Dahad
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Summary
At Computex 2026, the focus has shifted from AI PCs to agentic AI, marking a new phase in the industry's evolution. EE Times interviewed Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research, who discussed how the conversation at the annual Taipei trade show has moved beyond basic AI-powered PCs toward more autonomous, agentic AI systems. The shift reflects a maturing of AI capabilities in computing hardware and software ecosystems.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOver the last two to three years, Computex in Taipei has been dominated by AI hype.
While the conversation two years ago focused heavily on AI PCs, this year's event shifted decisively toward agentic AI.
Nvidia's RTX Spark launch marks a shift to agentic AI at Computex 2026.
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