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The trend toward local development and deployment means AI will no longer be tethered to centralized data centers. Qualcomm's early recognition of AI commoditization—where models become so efficient that they run locally on consumer hardware—has proven accurate. Within a few years, powerful AI models will be accessible on standard devices, democratizing AI further.
However, disparities in compute power will persist. Those with access to large data centers and high-end hardware will still enjoy a competitive edge, especially when deploying multiple AI agents simultaneously. Overall, the networked, decentralized nature of AI will transform accessibility, lowering barriers to entry but maintaining a tiered landscape of power.