In 2026, the landscape of Artificial Intelligence has undergone a paradigm shift. While debates on the arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) persist, this paper argues that the threshold has already been crossed by a specific class of systems: the Advanced Computer Using Agent (ACUA). Defined as a system capable of autonomous operation through standard human-computer interfaces without relying on bespoke APIs, ACUA represents a "minimal AGI." This paper explores the evolutionary path of ACUA, fueled by hardware breakthroughs like Taalas HC1 and software phenomena like OpenClaw. We analyze the socio-economic implications, ranging from the displacement of white-collar labor predicted by Citrini Research to the security risks of autonomous digital agents, and conclude that ACUA is not merely a precursor but a realization of AGI in a functional, albeit minimal, form.
Future Gadget Laboratory (Fri,) studied this question.