Name: 2026 Predictions: Neuro-Symbolic AI, Robotics & the Future of Computing by The Arm Podcast
Duration: 16 min 10 s
Description: In Part 2 of our Arm Viewpoints conversation, futurist Matt Griffin looks ahead to 2026 — a year set to introduce neuro-symbolic AI, real-time learning systems, quantum-accelerated models, and major developments in robotics. A compelling preview of what’s coming next.

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Cybersecurity is at a crossroads. Cyber incidents that bring critical infrastructure to a standstill, theft of sensitive data, and ransomware targeting municipalities, corporations and even hospitals have become all too common daily news. Costs arising from global economic cybercrime to grow by 15% per annum over the next five years, rising to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.

But the good news is the technology industry is standing idly by. In fact, it’s rallying together to innovate new and stronger security features from the IP level all the way through devices and systems, from hardware to software.

In this episode, Geof Wheelwright speaks to Richard Grisenthwaite, Senior Vice President, Chief Architect and Fellow at Arm. The pair discuss what is driving the increase in cybercrime, what governments, regulators and policymakers are doing to protect consumers, and the initiatives and Arm and its partners are actively working on to prevent future threats.

Viewpoints: Security is Everyone’s Responsibility

AI enables edge-device digital assistants to reduce the complexity of classroom devices and applications so teachers can spend more time teaching. New Reality host Poppy Crum, Merlyn Mind CEO Satya Nitta, and Arm insider Michael Lu take a closer look at the future of education.

New Reality Series: AI and Education

With the introduction of new applications and services, automotive manufacturers have significantly changed how vehicles are developed and designed, with code and computing becoming a fundamental focus for the next generation of vehicle. This software-defined vehicle focus is disrupting a traditional industry with the promise of better experiences beyond when the car leaves the showroom.

In this episode, Geof Wheelwright is joined by Dipti Vachani, SVP and General Manager of Arm’s Automotive and IoT Line of Business. The pair will discuss the importance of the software-defined vehicle, the opportunities and challenges it presents, the announcement of Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE), and Arm’s involvement in the future of the automotive industry’s growth.

Viewpoints: Accelerating the Transition to the Software-Defined Vehicle

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the management of patient data are continually helping the medical industry deliver better medical approaches and improve patient experiences. But what will the healthcare industry look like in the next 10, 15, or 20 years?

In this episode, Geof Wheelwright is joined by industry futurist Matt Griffin who will use his crystal ball to outline where he sees healthcare changing and what future developments and trends to expect. Joined by Arm Fellow, Rob Aitken, the conversation covers a number of factors, such as the future landscape, the opportunities for hospitals, the potential challenges along the way, and the key ethical and security concerns that may arise.

Viewpoints: The Futurist and the Fellow: Healthcare

Explore mobile blockchain’s potential to create a decentralized web where every user controls their own experiences, with futurist Poppy Crum, Arm Director of Mobile Steve Raphael, and Minima co-founders Hugo Feiler, Paddy Cerri, and Jonathan MacDonald.

New Reality Series: Data Empowerment

The climate crisis is one of humanity’s greatest challenges. The World Economic Forum estimates that digital solutions could reduce emissions by 15% by 2030. It is therefore essential that the world’s leading technology companies focus on energy efficiency to reduce global energy consumption and help drive down carbon emissions.

Published today, Decarbonizing Compute: How the Arm Ecosystem Is Laying the Foundation for a Net-Zero Emissions Future outlines how Arm and its ecosystem are utilizing Arm IP to unlock efficiencies, maximize performance per watt and reduce emissions, wherever compute happens.

In this episode, Geof Wheelwright is joined by Hilary Tam, Arm’s Director of Sustainability Strategy. Hilary discusses how low-power compute can help ensure that the benefits of technology outweigh the environmental cost, and the role decarbonizing compute will play in moving towards a sustainable future.

Viewpoints: Decarbonizing Compute for a Zero-Emissions Future

Explore television’s transformation from single-role entertainment provider to central dashboard for home technologies with Technologist Poppy Crum, Mediabox CEO James Muir, and Arm insider Andrea Luigi Cantone.

New Reality Series: Expanding Television

In this episode, Geof Wheelwright is joined by Eddie Ramirez, Vice President of Go-to-Market for Arm’s Infrastructure Business. The pair discuss the landscape of the 5G market, whether 5G is different to other standards, what changes could happen in how infrastructure gets built and the role Arm and its ecosystem is playing towards building a more connected world.

Arm Viewpoints: Building a More Connected World

Previously seen as a premium feature in expensive cars, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are being rapidly expanded into more affordable automotive tiers to support vehicle driving and parking functions such as surround view systems, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance and lane departure warnings.

ADAS features require safety-capable image processing technology to support both human and machine vision applications and to address this market, the Arm Mali-C78AE image signal processor is able to process data from up to four real-time or 16 virtual cameras to support Arm’s vision to optimize performance, minimize power consumption and provide a clear focus to functional safety for ADAS.

In this episode, Geof Wheelwright is joined by Graeme Voller, Senior Product Manager for Arm’s Automotive and IoT team, and Andy Hanvey, Director of Automotive Marketing, OMNIVISION. The group will discuss ADAS, image signal processing, and the importance of functional safety. In addition to this they will dig deeper into the recent announcement of Arm Mali-G78AE GPU and what it offers the market.

Arm Viewpoints: ADAS and the Vision of Automotive Safety

Host Bill Sikkens chats with Microsoft Senior Product Manager Lead Richard Turner and Arm Director of Strategic Partnerships David Whaley about recent acceleration of the momentum of Windows-on-Arm, including the new tools and hardware available to enable more apps to switch to Arm. Developer interest in Windows-on-Arm is soaring, according to a new survey (https://armkeil.blob.core.windows.net/developer/Files/pdf/report/arm-developer-attitude-to-windows-on-arm-report.pdf). Check out why in this episode.

Viewpoints: New Developments in Windows on Arm

In Part 2 of our Arm Viewpoints conversation, futurist Matt Griffin looks ahead to 2026 — a year set to introduce neuro-symbolic AI, real-time learning systems, quantum-accelerated models, and major developments in robotics. A compelling preview of what’s coming next.

2026 Predictions: Neuro-Symbolic AI, Robotics & the Future of Computing

Arm technology is at the heart of a computing and data revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. Our energy-efficient processor designs and software platforms have enabled advanced computing in more than 215 billion chips and our technologies securely power products from the sensor to the smartphone and the supercomputer. Together with 1,000+ technology partners we are at the forefront of designing, securing and managing all areas of AI-enhanced connected compute from the chip to the cloud.

2026 Predictions: Neuro-Symbolic AI, Robotics & the Future of Computing

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