Since the start of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the story has centered around the graphics processing unit (GPU). Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) built the world's fastest, and the tech giant's sales skyrocketed. But as AI transitions from answering questions to completing tasks on its own, another chip is stepping into the spotlight: the central processing unit (CPU). Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) have long led this market -- but now, Nvidia wants in. Let's consider why AI agents need CPUs and whether Nvidia can dominate in this market too. Image source: Getty Images.
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