Cristiano Amon: Qualcomm CEO | Lex Fridman Podcast #280

Lex Fridman interviews Cristiano Amon, the CEO of Qualcomm, discussing the evolution and future of mobile communication and computation. Amon explains Qualcomm's role in developing 5G technology, its applications beyond smartphones, including IoT, automotive, and PCs, and the challenges of expanding 5G coverage. They discuss the safety of 5G, the importance of digital rights and privacy in an interconnected society, and Qualcomm's strategy for Snapdragon processors in the Android ecosystem. Amon shares insights on leadership, innovation, and the company's vision for connecting and powering the intelligent edge, including robots and autonomous vehicles, while also touching on the global semiconductor chip shortage and his personal journey to becoming CEO.