LAS VEGAS — As artificial intelligence reshapes the global electronics industry, some predict a future in which screens will fade in importance, replaced by voice- and sensor-based interfaces. Samsung Display, however, takes a different view. “As edge AI devices expand, the number of displays will increase significantly,” its CEO Yi Chung said during an interview with reporters on Wednesday (local time), arguing that screens will remain central to user experience even in an AI-driven world. Speaking on the sidelines of CES 2026, Yi said that while some devices aim to minimize the role of displays, an opposing trend is emerging as AI expands beyond smartphones into wearables, vehicles and robots. “There is a trend toward reducing displays, but at the same time, displays are being emphasized even more,” Yi said. “Without displays, devices become very inconvenient to use.” Yi stressed that AI will not eliminate screens but multiply them. As intelligence shifts from the cloud to the edge, more devices will require visual interfaces — not only high-end displays but also simple,