Qualcomm launches dual AI data-center chips to expand beyond smartphone reliance

Chipmaker Qualcomm introduced two new processors designed for data-center AI workloads, signaling its most aggressive expansion beyond mobile computing yet. The upcoming products, expected to ship next year, focus on accelerating inference and training efficiency for enterprise customers. Alongside the chips, Qualcomm unveiled supporting software frameworks and server-grade accelerator cards aimed at hyperscalers. Market analysts view the launch as a bid to strengthen its presence against Nvidia and Intel in cloud AI infrastructure. Investors responded positively, anticipating diversification of revenue streams amid surging AI-compute demand.