The RISC-V instruction set is gaining popularity in the IoT (Internet of Things) and cloud industries due to its lack of licenses and potential for customization. However, ARM currently dominates the mobile device space and it may be more difficult to transition away from their instruction set.
The adoption of risk five is expected to increase as a result of its flexibility and scalability, while custom chips are predicted to be more prevalent as they allow for better battery life and faster time to market. However, the level of customization depends on the cost and needs of each device.
The pressure to continuously improve smartphones while also making them faster and adding AI capabilities is a massive challenge to engineers, designers, and leaders in the industry. The dynamic and complex nature of this process can lead to chaos in trying to keep up with the market and demands of consumers.
Bounded risks have limited downsides but unlimited potential upside, making them worthwhile to take. On the other hand, unbounded risks have no limit to potential losses, making them not advisable to undertake.
The use of AI systems and their recommender systems can have consequential impacts on society, however, it is unlikely that AI systems will become malicious enough to cause existential risks.
The guest highlights the importance of building a single chip platform for smartphones that can integrate every possible connectivity technology from cellular alerts to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and every satellite constellation for GPS.