Qualcomm Wants You to Let AI Agents Spend Your Money

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon outlined a vision at Snapdragon Summit 2026 where AI agents on mobile devices could manage purchases by accessing users' bank accounts or credit cards, with safeguards to maintain user control and trust. The company is developing technology to secure personal data and ensure agents authenticate before spending, demonstrated in a demo where AI suggests and confirms purchases with user approval.