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Why it matters
AI labs buy thousands of Mac minis to train computer-use agents
The Decoder OpenAI and rival AI labs are buying tens of thousands of Mac minis to train computer-use agents
OpenAI and Anthropic are reportedly purchasing tens of thousands of Apple Mac mini and Mac Studio computers to train AI models to interact with computer interfaces.
Why it matters
Using consumer-grade Apple hardware shows a shift toward training AI agents to control computers directly, paving the way for automated daily workflows.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026