A cloud computer can give an agent a persistent or temporary operating environment with browser access, command execution, storage, and selected credentials. Separate environments can isolate agents from one another and from a user's local computer.
Isolation depends on configuration and enforcement. Operators need resource limits, network controls, credential protection, patching, monitoring, cleanup, and a clear policy for which data persists after the task ends.
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A cloud computer is a computer environment running on remote infrastructure that a person or AI agent reaches over a network. Its applications, files, and processes do not have to run on the device currently in the user's hands.
For example, an agent can continue a long task on a cloud computer after the user's laptop closes. The service still needs secure identity, clear data handling, resource limits, network reliability, and a way to show whether the remote work is active or failed.
What can an agent do on a cloud computer?
Depending on permission, it can use applications, browse, run commands, store files, access services, and perform scheduled work.
Does a separate cloud computer guarantee isolation?
No. Isolation must be configured and tested across accounts, storage, networking, credentials, management controls, and persistent data.
