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Qualcomm CEO Amon Predicts 100‑Billion‑Parameter AI Models on Phones by 2028
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:37 PM
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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said AI companies aim to run 100‑billion‑parameter models on smartphones by 2028, signalling a new era of on‑device intelligence.
Qualcomm’s chief executive, Cristiano Amon, told a recent industry briefing that artificial‑intelligence firms are targeting smartphones capable of running 100‑billion‑parameter models by 2028. The move would shift large‑scale AI workloads from cloud servers to end‑user devices, offering faster response times and improved privacy.
Amon highlighted that current mobile processors are already approaching the performance needed for smaller models, but the leap to 100‑billion parameters will require significant advances in silicon design, power efficiency, and memory bandwidth. He added that the race will intensify as multiple vendors compete to deliver the most capable agents.
Industry analysts say the push could accelerate the development of on‑device assistants, real‑time translation, and advanced image processing. Qualcomm plans to invest heavily in next‑generation chipsets to meet the demand.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over data security and latency associated with cloud‑based AI services. By enabling complex models locally, manufacturers aim to reduce reliance on external servers.
Amon concluded that the upcoming decade will see a "battle of the agents," with companies vying to provide the most powerful and efficient AI experiences directly on users’ phones.
Amon highlighted that current mobile processors are already approaching the performance needed for smaller models, but the leap to 100‑billion parameters will require significant advances in silicon design, power efficiency, and memory bandwidth. He added that the race will intensify as multiple vendors compete to deliver the most capable agents.
Industry analysts say the push could accelerate the development of on‑device assistants, real‑time translation, and advanced image processing. Qualcomm plans to invest heavily in next‑generation chipsets to meet the demand.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over data security and latency associated with cloud‑based AI services. By enabling complex models locally, manufacturers aim to reduce reliance on external servers.
Amon concluded that the upcoming decade will see a "battle of the agents," with companies vying to provide the most powerful and efficient AI experiences directly on users’ phones.