Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI
Source: TechCrunch (opens in a new tab) · Ivan Mehta
Intel Summary
Qualcomm has introduced two new smartphone processors focused on artificial intelligence capabilities. According to the company, its new flagship chip is capable of running a 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts model directly on the device.
Why It Matters
Enabling 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts models to run locally on mobile hardware allows handset manufacturers and developers to deploy more sophisticated generative AI features on-device, reducing dependency on cloud inference infrastructure and associated network latency.
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SourceQualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with AI capabilities
According to the company, its new flagship chip is capable of running a 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts model directly on the device. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.
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