Big Technology Podcast Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon: Future Of AI Devices, AI Fashion, Blending Reality and Computing
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Jan 20, 2026 
Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, leads the charge in AI and wearable technologies. He discusses the future of AI devices, highlighting how wearables could surpass smartphones with a market potential of 10 billion. Amon envisions AI-powered glasses offering real-time contextual assistance and expresses concerns about privacy and human choices. He also delves into the importance of edge computing in the AI race and contrasts consumer versus enterprise demands for AI PCs. With insights on robotics and China's advancements, Amon paints a vivid picture of AI's transformative potential.
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Pair Fashion With Horizontal AI Platforms
- Combine fashion and horizontal AI platforms to win wearable markets rather than forcing one branded device.
- Offer diverse form factors and styles because people want different looks and experiences.
Edge Wins The Personal AI Race
- The winner of the AI race will be the winner at the edge because personal AI needs physical context and private data.
- Access to on-device sensors and personal context creates a long-term advantage over generic cloud models.
Move Latency-Critical AI To The Device
- Run critical, latency-sensitive AI tasks locally on devices to avoid unacceptable delays in real-time interactions.
- Prioritize on-device voice-to-text and inference for fast, usable agent experiences.