At Microsoft Build 2024, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. announced an exciting expansion of its Qualcomm® AI Hub to support the Snapdragon® X Series Platforms. This development aims to reduce time-to-market for developers and unlock the benefits of on-device generative AI in next-gen Windows PCs.
With this expansion, developers now have the ability to bring their own AI models and seamlessly optimize them to run directly within devices, which offers significant advantages such as superior responsiveness, enhanced privacy, improved reliability, and more personalized user experiences.
Qualcomm AI Hub Expands to On-Device AI Apps for Snapdragon-Powered PCs
Empowering Developers with Flexibility and Power
Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Technology Planning and Edge Solutions at Qualcomm Technologies Inc., emphasized:
“With support for Snapdragon X Series Platforms in the Qualcomm AI Hub, we are providing developers with the flexibility and power to create innovative AI applications for next-generation Windows PCs. We are committed to providing developers with the tools and resources they need to unleash the full potential of on-device generative AI.”
Features of the Qualcomm AI Hub
The Qualcomm AI Hub serves as a comprehensive gateway for developers, offering resources, tools, and services to enable superior on-device AI performance. Key features include:
- Growing Library: Over 100 pre-optimized AI models available on Hugging Face and GitHub.
- Bring Your Own Model (BYOM): Developers can upload, optimize, and compile their AI models specifically for Snapdragon and Qualcomm® platforms, with support for major frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and ONNX.
- Rapid Testing and Validation: Models can be tested and validated on cloud-hosted devices in under five minutes using minimal code, accelerating development and deployment cycles.
Collaboration with Leading Global PC OEMs
Leading global PC OEMs, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung, are set to launch PCs powered by Snapdragon X Elite and/or X Plus Compute Platforms. This enables developers to utilize the Qualcomm AI Hub to deliver superior experiences on this new generation of devices.
Comprehensive AI Development Tools
Snapdragon X Series Platforms support a wide range of AI development tools, thanks to deep integrations with ONNX Runtime and Hugging Face Optimum. Additionally, support for Llama.cpp allows developers to run thousands of models on Snapdragon X Series Platforms, building rich AI-powered Windows applications. To further assist developers, Qualcomm Technologies has collaborated with DeepLearning.AI to offer an online course on implementing on-device AI for apps.
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Conclusion
Qualcomm’s expansion of the AI Hub to support Snapdragon X Series Platforms marks a significant advancement in the AI landscape for Windows PCs. By providing developers with powerful tools and resources, Qualcomm is enabling the creation of innovative AI applications that deliver enhanced performance, privacy, and personalized experiences.
For more information and to start developing with Qualcomm AI Hub, visit Qualcomm AI Hub.
Key Takeaways:
- Reduced Time-to-Market: Faster development and deployment cycles.
- Flexibility for Developers: Bring your own AI models and optimize them for Snapdragon platforms.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access to over 100 pre-optimized AI models and extensive development tools.
- Global OEM Collaboration: Support from leading PC manufacturers for the new generation of Snapdragon-powered devices.
- Educational Resources: Online courses and continuous updates through the developer newsletter.
Explore the future of on-device AI with Qualcomm Technologies and transform your applications with Snapdragon X Series Platforms.
