Qualcomm Builds Dedicated CPU for Agentic AI, Enters Hyperscale Silicon Market
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Qualcomm CEO revealed dedicated CPU for agentic AI, custom silicon deal with hyperscaler shipping Dec 2026, and agentic smartphones. Pivot challenges GPU-centric AI infrastructure consensus. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed on May 1 a dedicated CPU for agentic AI and a custom silicon deal with an unnamed hyperscaler. The company also teased 'agentic smartphones' as the next mobile computing paradigm.