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Qualcomm and Microsoft Revolutionize On-Device AI capabilities

In a groundbreaking partnership, Qualcomm and Microsoft are revolutionizing on-device AI capabilities, allowing your next smartphone or laptop to run generative AI tools even in Airplane Mode. Previously, generative AI models relied on internet-connected servers, but Microsoft’s announcement at the Build 2023 event changes the game.

Qualcomm, a leading wireless technology company, is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate on-device computing. This means that future devices powered by Qualcomm chipsets will have the necessary infrastructure to generate content autonomously, regardless of whether they are connected to the internet or in Airplane Mode.

Ziad Asghar, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, emphasized the importance of executing generative AI on edge devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, cars, and IoT products for widespread adoption. To facilitate this, Qualcomm is promoting its AI Stack, a unified developer platform that enables OEMs and developers to create, test, and distribute their applications across various edge devices.

Windows on Snapdragon, a joint effort between Qualcomm and Microsoft, offers another solution for scaling on-device AI. Future Windows 11 PCs will feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor, equipped with a neural processing unit (NPU) specifically designed for efficient AI experiences. This collaboration allows users of devices such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G or Lenovo ThinkPad X13S to leverage Qualcomm’s on-device AI capabilities today.

By unlocking the potential of on-device generative AI, Qualcomm’s advancements in Stable Diffusion and Microsoft’s collaborative efforts pave the way for a future where machine learning workloads require fewer resources and less time, while ensuring data security through localization.

This breakthrough holds great promise for consumers, developers, and business users, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of generative AI.

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