Qualcomm enters AI cloud-based inference market

Arm-based device with DSP-based NPU and near-memory computing.

October 28, 2025

Jon Peddie

Imagine Qualcomm, the phone-chip wizard, stepping onto the data center stage with a crown of efficiency! On October 27, 2025, they unveiled the AI200 and AI250—sleek inference engines ready in 2026 and 2027. Powered by the trusty Hexagon NPU from your pocket, these chips hug memory tight to slash power bills and speed up chatbots. Nvidia’s throne wobbles as Qualcomm’s shares soar 11%, and even the S&P 500 throws a party. Little Saudi start-up Humain grabs the first rack, whispering, “The future just got cooler.” Qualcomm announced its AI200 and AI250 accelerator chips for data center AI inference, with commercial

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