Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on AI's Next Phase: Beyond Data Centers to Devices and Cars

The Evolution of AI

• 💡 2025 was the year AI went mainstream, driving tech gains and dealmaking, with 2026 set to usher in the next phase.
• 🚀 AI adoption is accelerating globally, moving beyond data centers into automotive, industrial, mobile, and robotics sectors.

Qualcomm's Diversified Strategy

• 🎯 Qualcomm is uniquely positioned as a semiconductor company with a broad portfolio, encompassing cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and computing capabilities.
• 💻 Historically known for mobile, Qualcomm is now powering the fastest laptops with its Snapdragon X processors, highlighting its computing prowess.
• 📈 The company has achieved diversification, moving from low-power wearables to data centers, enabling entry into every industry touched by computing and AI.

AI's Impact on Industries

• 🚗 The automotive sector is transforming, with cars becoming