Nvidia Surpasses Qualcomm as Top Fabless Chip Company, Prioritizing AI and Auto
Qualcomm, previously the world's largest fabless chip company, has been overtaken by Nvidia following the success of its generative AI models. In response, Qualcomm is focusing on AI and expanding into new areas such as in-vehicle generative AI capabilities and partnerships with cloud computing leader Amazon Web Services. The company aims to run generative AI models locally, reducing costs and improving performance. With uncertainty surrounding its relationship with Apple, Qualcomm is diversifying its business and targeting other markets such as automotive and connectivity of things. It is also making efforts to break into the PC market and is investing in AI capabilities. However, the success of on-device AI remains uncertain, as large language models currently rely on cloud-based infrastructure.