- Pioneering developments in AI, 5G, and Wi-Fi technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in intelligent computing, reshaping industries, gadgets, and the user experience.
- The integration of advanced AI capabilities with powerful on-device computing and leading-edge connectivity options is poised to offer businesses and consumers new levels of innovation and opportunity.
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. unveiled its latest contributions to on-device AI, intelligent computing, and enhanced wireless connectivity.
These innovations are expected to fast-track the digital transformation, stimulate economic development, and extend the integration of AI and connectivity across new areas.
Generative AI, in particular, is anticipated to significantly impact various sectors, potentially contributing between $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion in economic value each year.
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“Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, emphasized the hybrid nature of the future of generative AI, which combines on-device intelligence with cloud capabilities to enhance personalization, privacy, reliability, and efficiency. He highlighted the pivotal role of connectivity in expanding generative AI’s reach across the cloud, edge, and devices. Amon also pointed out Qualcomm’s efforts in driving intelligent computing globally and supporting the ecosystem in developing and commercializing generative AI applications, products, and experiences across multiple device categories.”
Qualcomm Empowers On-Device AI Development and Introduces Qualcomm AI Hub
- Qualcomm is now facilitating the widespread commercialization of on-device AI across various platforms, including the latest PCs, smartphones, automotive software, XR devices, IoT, and others, bringing intelligent computing to the forefront.
- The Qualcomm AI Hub provides developers with access to over 75 optimized AI models for Snapdragon and Qualcomm platforms, streamlining the development process and enabling quicker integration of on-device AI into applications. These models are also accessible on Hugging Face and GitHub, allowing developers to easily implement them with minimal coding.
- Qualcomm’s AI Research is showcasing significant advancements with large multimodal models and customized large vision models on Android smartphones and Windows PCs.
- At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. showcased its latest AI innovations, from the new Qualcomm® AI Hub to groundbreaking research developments and a range of commercial AI-powered devices, all aimed at empowering developers and transforming user experiences across devices supported by Snapdragon® and Qualcomm® platforms.
Statements:
“Durga Malladi, SVP and GM at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., highlighted the role of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for smartphones and Snapdragon X Elite for PCs in kickstarting the large-scale commercialization of on-device AI. The Qualcomm AI Hub is set to further empower developers by providing easy access to a wide array of pre-optimized AI models, enhancing app development and user experiences.”
“Clement Delangue, co-founder and CEO of Hugging Face, expressed excitement about hosting Qualcomm Technologies’ AI models, optimized for on-device machine learning on Snapdragon and Qualcomm platforms. This collaboration aims to fuel the next wave of mobile and edge AI applications, making AI more accessible and affordable.”
Qualcomm Sets New Standards in Connectivity with AI-Enhanced FastConnect 7900 Wi-Fi 7 System
- The Qualcomm FastConnect 7900 system introduces AI-driven enhancements to achieve unparalleled performance, minimal latency, and energy efficiency in connectivity.
- It’s the first system to amalgamate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ultra Wideband technologies on a singular chip, facilitating advanced proximity-based applications such as digital keys, object tracking, and indoor navigation.
- The commercial release of FastConnect 7900 is slated for the latter half of 2024.
Statement:
“Javier del Prado, VP and GM for mobile connectivity at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., lauded the FastConnect 7900 as a remarkable achievement in leveraging AI to set new standards in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth technologies, all integrated within a single 6nm chip. He emphasized the system’s role in fostering innovative connectivity methods, enhancing AI-driven, proximity, and multi-device experiences.”
Qualcomm Unveils Groundbreaking 5G Modem-RF System with Integrated AI for Future-Ready Connectivity
Key Points:
- The Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System represents the pinnacle of modem-to-antenna technology, merging AI with unmatched spectrum agility, efficiency, and performance.
- This architecture is designed to support 5G Advanced readiness across a diverse range of products, including smartphones, mobile broadband, PCs, XR, automotive, industrial IoT, private networks, and fixed wireless access.
- The platform is currently in the sampling phase, with anticipated commercial device launches in the second half of 2024.
Statement:
“Durga Malladi of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. highlighted the Snapdragon X80 modem-RF system as a cornerstone for 5G Advanced and the future of intelligent computing. By integrating AI with advanced modem-RF technology, Qualcomm continues to lead in providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions. The Snapdragon X80 is set to enable OEMs and operators to deliver next-gen devices with unmatched capabilities and performance.”
