Those who are bullish about the future of artificial intelligence imagine a day soon when consumer products are finally able to match the potential capabilities of the technology. Among the companies determining that future is Qualcomm, the semiconductor leader whose chips power many of the devices in our lives—from smartphones to automobiles. Cristiano Amon, who marks his fifth anniversary as CEO this summer, is responsible for steering the 41-year-old communications company through a pivotal moment. He recently joined THE CEO MOMENT, our new interview series featuring some of the world’s most influential business leaders, to talk about his trip to China with President Trump, where AI is heading next, and how he plans to keep his company competitive. Read more: time.com/collection/the-ceo-moment/2026/qualcomm-cristiano-amon Subscribe to TIME’s YouTube channel ►► ti.me/subscribe-time Subscribe to TIME: ti.me/3E3UCqt Get the day’s top headlines to your inbox, c...