Qualcomm CEO Predicts AI Agents Will Surpass Smartphones as Digital Hub

At Computex 2026, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon stated his belief that 'agentic AI' systems will replace smartphones as the central point of people's digital lives. These AI systems are characterized by their ability to reason, plan, and execute tasks autonomously. This anticipated shift is expected to drive a major computing upgrade cycle across various devices.