Cerebras Systems CEO Andrew Feldman said at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant at home is approaching quickly. He highlighted advances in consumer AI agents like Meta’s Muse and the startup Instinct, valued at $10 billion, as signs that AI is becoming more accessible to everyday users. Feldman envisions AI assistants running locally on devices with cloud support, enhancing security and convenience.
During his talk, Feldman explained that these AI assistants will know users well and operate with a security perimeter, enabling them to perform tasks such as managing credit card payments and making purchases. He described his own use of multiple AI agents to organize his calendar and gather information ahead of meetings. Feldman emphasized that AI will make a meaningful impact on daily life by blending on-device processing with cloud capabilities.
Feldman also addressed the current negative discourse around AI risks, pushing back against doomsday narratives. He argued that AI’s potential benefits, such as breakthroughs in healthcare, are often overlooked. Cerebras counts major companies like OpenAI, Block, Figma, and pharmaceutical firm GSK among its customers, reflecting the growing integration of AI across industries. Feldman acknowledged the challenges of powerful technologies but stressed the importance of balancing risk and reward.
The CEO’s remarks at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 underscore a shift toward widespread consumer adoption of AI agents. His vision of AI assistants as home appliances parallels the evolution of smartphones, combining local and cloud processing to improve user experience. Cerebras continues to develop hardware infrastructure to support this emerging AI landscape.