Cua's May 2025 cloud launch moved the desktop an AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition → operates onto a hosted machine. The announcement describes preconfigured Linux desktops with browser access and a built-in automation server. Developers connect through the same Computer and ComputerAgent classes used for local environments. This addresses a deployment obstacle: each user no longer needs to provision and store the desktop image locally. The launch covered Linux; Windows and macOS support appeared in its roadmap.
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AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
sandbox — An isolated environment where AI-generated code or agent actions run without being able to touch anything real.
