AMD is shifting the paradigm from computers that just execute commands to Agentic AI that understands your goals. From the jaw-dropping Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo chips to running 125-billion parameter models locally on Windows, local compute is getting a massive upgrade. Plus, a special appearance from Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri to announce Project Zenith, and the ultimate reveal of the Threadripper Halo Station — a 96-core local supercomputer.
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Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction to IFA 2026 and the evolution of computing
0:25 The rise of personal AI and token processing growth
1:10 Shifting the architecture: local compute vs. cloud
1:51 Defining personal AI: local, private, and contextual
2:46 Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo: breaking the memory bottleneck
4:18 Lenovo ThinkCenter X powered by Gorgon Halo
4:45 A new class of laptops: code name “Sunday” (HP ZBook)
5:12 Real-time 3D world generation demo
6:11 Partnership with Microsoft: making AI more accessible
6:40 Windows as an open platform for secure agentic experiences
7:14 Introducing project zenith for developers
7:53 The Threadripper Halo station: a personal supercomputer
9:03 Closing remarks: The future of personal AI
Video credits
Producer and video editor: Vatsal Upadhyay
Thumbnail designer: Zain bin Awais
Source: https://mashable.com/tech/amd-ifa-2026-personal-agentic-ai
