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Qualcomm reportedly pursuing acquisitions to boost hybrid AI and RISC-V technology
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 08:25 PM
Qualcomm is reportedly making aggressive acquisitions to strengthen its hybrid AI capabilities and acquire RISC-V technology.
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Qualcomm is aggressively pursuing strategic acquisitions to accelerate its transition into a leader for hybrid AI, blending on-device processing with cloud capabilities. This shift aims to reduce latency and power consumption by utilizing the company's proprietary NPU technology. Following the successful launch of the Snapdragon X Elite series, the firm is prioritizing deals that fill software gaps and expand its footprint beyond smartphones into the high-growth AI PC and automotive sectors.
The strategy is timely as AI PCs are projected to reach 40% of total market shipments by 2027. Qualcomm is focusing on intellectual property that optimizes its 45 TOPS processing power, ensuring its hardware can run complex generative AI models locally. With an intensified focus on acquisitions through 2025, the company intends to outpace competitors like Intel and AMD by providing a unified, energy-efficient platform across the global semiconductor supply chain.
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