'Resistance is futile,' says Qualcomm CEO. AI agents will be become invisible, inescapable, follow you across devices
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon presented a vision of a future dominated by AI agents at Computex 2026. He suggested that these agents will become integral to our digital lives, operating seamlessly across various devices. Amon emphasized that this shift will fundamentally alter our relationship with technology and is driven by economic factors.
- ▪Amon described AI agents as automated systems that will change how humans interact with technology.
- ▪He predicted that devices like smartphones will become extensions of these agents, which will follow users across different platforms.
- ▪The implementation of 6G networks will enhance the capabilities of these agents, allowing for real-time data analysis and pervasive tracking.
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