Qualcomm Expands AI Capabilities with VinAI’s Generative AI Division Purchase

Qualcomm enhances its AI tooling sector by acquiring the generative AI division of VinAI, a move set to bolster its innovation in AI solutions.

Qualcomm just made a big move to cement its spot in the AI world by snapping up VinAI’s generative AI division. Yeah, the price tag’s under wraps, but it’s clear Qualcomm’s throwing some serious weight behind R&D to stay ahead in the AI game. This isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about leading the charge into the next wave of AI breakthroughs.

VinAI, the brainchild of Hung Bui (who cut his teeth at DeepMind), has been making waves since 2019 with its generative AI tech. Think computer vision, language models, and some pretty slick AI solutions for cars—like keeping an eye on who’s in the cabin and finding parking spots without the hassle. Backed by VinGroup, Vietnam’s heavyweight conglomerate, they’ve been punching above their weight.

Jilei Hou from Qualcomm didn’t mince words: this acquisition is a big deal for their AI ambitions. Bringing VinAI’s sharp minds into the fold? That’s going to turbocharge Qualcomm’s ability to roll out cutting-edge AI solutions left and right.

Hung Bui’s pretty stoked too. He sees this as a chance to take his team’s generative AI and machine learning chops to the next level with Qualcomm. And hey, he’s not just handing over the keys—Bui’s joining Qualcomm to help shape their tech, from smartphones to PCs and even cars. Talk about a power move.

This isn’t Qualcomm’s first AI rodeo this year—remember Edge Impulse? Grabbed them back in March. CEO Cristiano Amon’s all in on edge AI, betting it’ll change the game by running AI right on your devices, no data center needed. Bold? Sure. But if anyone’s got the muscle to pull it off, it’s Qualcomm.