KEEP AI LOCAL! Explaining Agentic AI and The Loop: FT MSI Cubi NUC+ and the MSI EdgeXpert Mini PCs
Level1Techs
Jul 9, 2026
Agentic AI harnesses like Turnstone allow users to orchestrate multiple local AI models to execute complex, multi-step tasks autonomously. By using a 'harness' to manage skills, judge models, and memory, developers can create durable, local-first automation that avoids the privacy risks and token costs of cloud-based alternatives.
Key insight: The host demonstrates an AI agent autonomously controlling a separate Windows machine via an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, performing tasks like system inventory and application launching entirely locally without ever sending data to the cloud.
