mediatek's chen guanzhou predicts token economy rise and surge in token consumption

At the MediaTek Dimensity flagship product launch on September 15, 2026, Chen Guanzhou, the company's director, general manager, and operations head, highlighted the growth of the global semiconductor industry, which is projected to grow by 43% from 2023 to 2026. The market size is expected to surpass 11.4 trillion yuan in 2027. Chen emphasized that as AI continues to expand into mobile devices, edge AI will become a key direction for chip development. He also predicted that the Token economy era is arriving, with intelligent agents set to drive significant Token consumption and market growth. By 2030, Token consumption is expected to increase over 24 times, reaching approximately 120 quadrillion Tokens per month. Chen's remarks underscore the transformative potential of AI and Token-based systems in shaping future technology and market dynamics.