Qualcomm CEO says AI firms want 100B-parameter models running on phones by 2028
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Cristiano Amon says AI companies are already asking for always-on, agentic models that would more than triple what Qualcomm's newest chips can handle today Your phone may be headed for a much more demanding job description. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says AI companies are already asking for smartphones that can run 100-billion-parameter models continuously by 2028. Amon made the comments in an interview on October 8, 2026. He described a shift toward always-on “agentic” AI, meaning software that acts on your behalf rather than waiting for you to tap an app.
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