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Qualcomm pushes custom AI chips for agentic workloads to challenge Nvidia in data centers
Technology
Published on 9 May 2026
Hyperscaler specific chips could ship before year end
Qualcomm is making a serious bid for the Nvidia-led data center AI chip market by developing custom CPUs for agentic AI and dedicated AI accelerators. The company says hyperscaler tailored chips will be delivered by year end. Beyond data centers, Qualcomm is also expanding into AI wearables, automotive systems, and telecom infrastructure, betting on broad growth.
- Qualcomm enters the data center AI chip race with custom CPU designs
- Chips target agentic AI and AI accelerator workloads
- Hyperscaler-specific custom chips are planned for year end
- Expansion continues into wearables, automotive, and telecom infrastructure
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