Your next computer isnt a computer: Microsoft Build 2026

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Microsoft is pivoting toward a future where autonomous AI agents replace traditional computers as the primary interface for computing. At Build 2026, the company unveiled Project Solara hardware and promoted an "agent-first" operating system approach, signaling a bet that users won't rely on single devices but instead interact with networks of intelligent assistants. The shift represents a fundamental reimagining of how people work and compute, moving away from device-centric to agent-centric experiences. Whether this represents genuine innovation or marketing hype for AI capabilities remains an open question for the industry.