Qualcomm makes its AI models available to app developers
Qualcomm offers AI models via AI Hub for Snapdragon X Elite platforms, aiding app developers in creating AI applications. The move aims to boost demand for Qualcomm processors in PCs, competing with AMD and Intel.
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Qualcomm has made its AI models available to app developers through its AI Hub, focusing on the Hexagon neural processing unit (NPU) in its Snapdragon X Elite platforms. The company offers trained AI models for the 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU, allowing developers to build AI-enabled applications easily. The AI Hub includes models for image classification, object detection, and more, optimized for deployment on devices powered by Qualcomm's processors. Developers can filter models by tags and access tools and documentation for smooth deployment. By providing optimized AI models, Qualcomm aims to catalyze the development of AI-enabled applications for its Snapdragon X Elite processors, potentially attracting demand for PCs based on its SoCs. This move also positions Qualcomm competitively against AMD and Intel, who are also incorporating high-performance NPUs for AI PCs in their new CPUs. Qualcomm's focus on AI capabilities in its Snapdragon X Elite announcement reflects its belief in AI as a key feature for PCs in 2024.
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