The Evolution of Applications: Qualcomm’s Vision for AI Instantiating Intent Beyond Apps
The future of applications is evolving as Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon discusses the great decoupling of intent from the constraints of apps at Snapdragon Summit in Maui. Amon highlights how agentic AI systems are changing the way users interact with devices, allowing for a more seamless and personalized experience.
In the past, hardware and software were designed together for specific tasks, limiting flexibility and portability. However, with the rise of virtualization, hardware and software have been decoupled, leading to the development of cloud and infrastructure-as-a-service models. This shift has allowed for greater flexibility, efficiency, and innovation in technology development.
Now, with the advent of AI, we are seeing a further decoupling as software can take advantage of specialized hardware without being bound to it. This edge to cloud continuum allows AI workloads to run where and when they are needed, leading to even more flexibility and optimization.
Amon envisions a future where computers can understand and communicate like humans, leading to a shift away from the traditional app-centric experience. Instead of opening a banking app to check your balance, you can simply ask your AI-enabled device for the information. The AI model can then render the information in a way that suits your preferences, creating a personalized experience for every interaction.
The possibilities for multi-modal AI are endless, with the ability to communicate intent to agentic AI that can then create an app to perfectly match that intent. Amon believes that this AI-first experience is the future, leading to a revolution in how we interact with technology.
As Amon states, “I have a conviction that’s the future. I just can’t predict the timing…We’re just going to see a real revolution enabled by AI-first experiences. And I think that’s a really exciting future we have in front of us.” The great decoupling continues, paving the way for a new era of personalized and seamless technology experiences.
