Qualcomm Acquires VinAI Division to Boost Generative AI Capabilitie

Qualcomm announced its acquisition of MovianAI, the generative AI division of VinAI, part of Vietnam's Vingroup ecosystem. This move aims to strengthen Qualcomm’s research and development in generative AI, accelerating innovations in smartphones, PCs, software-defined vehicles, and other connected devices.

The team, led by VinAI’s founder and CEO Dr. Hung Bui, who previously worked at Google DeepMind, will join Qualcomm to integrate their expertise in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing. The acquisition deepens Qualcomm’s long-standing collaboration with Vietnam’s tech industry and reinforces its commitment to advancing AI capabilities globally.

Qualcomm’s goal is to scale fundamental AI breakthroughs across industries using its Snapdragon and Dragonwing platforms. The acquisition is positioned as a strategic step in Qualcomm’s ongoing efforts to power intelligent computing everywhere and support digital transformation through advanced AI solutions.