Will Abbey, EVP CCO at Arm, discusses the business reality of AI adoption

AI adoption is accelerating, but the real challenge is no longer just compute but power, efficiency, and economics at scale. At HumanX 2026 in Las Vegas, Will Abbey, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Arm, joins Madison Mills, Axios, to unpack what enterprises are actually facing as AI moves from experimentation to continuous, agent-driven workloads. From rising token costs to the shift toward always-on AI systems, this conversation explores what it takes to make AI possible in the real world. As AI systems run 24/7 and demand continues to surge, organizations must rethink how they build, deploy, and pay for AI. This discussion offers a grounded look at the trade-offs shaping the next phase of AI adoption, and what leaders should prioritize now. Stay connected with Arm: https://www.arm.com/