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As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing - AP News

Published by Associated Press By Terry Chea · 10 August 2026 at 07:05
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As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing - AP News
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As Silicon Valley invents the artificial-intelligence future, a growing community of hobbyists is preserving the classic computers that helped launch the digital revolution. These hardware enthusiasts collect and restore decades-old Atari, Commodore and IBM m…

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