Qualcomm and Microsoft believe cloud-based AI wearables are the future, rather than entirely optional and secure on-device features like Apple Intelligence.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon (left) with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (right). Image Credit: Qualcomm.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon (left) with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (right). Image Credit: Qualcomm.
Big tech has all but embraced the proliferation of AI. Microsoft and Qualcomm are the latest to suggest the future of hardware and software development lies in AI-first devices.
On June 2, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon discussed a new wearable device dubbed Project Solara, a joint venture of the two companies.