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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on the New World of AI Agents

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down with the chip company chief on The Tech Download podcast.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on the New World of AI Agents

TL;DR

  • AI agents are poised to become the new interface, managing tasks across multiple apps.
  • New classes of wearable devices, such as smart glasses, earbuds with cameras, and watches, are being designed around AI agents.
  • Qualcomm is developing over 40 different AI gadget designs.
  • Smart glasses are seen as a potential future market as large as the smartphone market.
  • Privacy concerns will be a key factor in the adoption and success of pervasive AI agents.
  • The evolution of AI agents could challenge the dominance of current smartphone giants like Apple and Samsung.