India: Qualcomm has launched its Snapdragon X platform in India, marking a significant step towards making AI-driven PCs more accessible and affordable for a broader audience. This innovative platform is designed to deliver enhanced on-device AI experiences with superior performance and efficiency, transforming the PC industry in India.
The Snapdragon X platform is built on an Arm-based architecture, featuring Oryon CPU cores and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of delivering 45 TOPS (trillion operations per second). This powerful combination enables efficient on-device AI processing, supporting Microsoft's Copilot+ PC platform and its exclusive AI-driven features. The platform also supports dynamic graphics, ideal for tasks such as presentations, web browsing, and streaming, while offering robust privacy features and connectivity options like 5G and Wi-Fi 7
Qualcomm is boosting its retail footprint with the inauguration of its first offline Snapdragon Experience Zone at Croma in Mumbai. Additionally, a partnership with Flipkart Minutes enables customers to receive devices within 10 minutes of ordering, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
TBC's Insider:
Qualcomm is collaborating with Indian software vendors to enhance AI capabilities, featuring tools like Tech Mahindra’s Indic LLM (IndusQ) for regional dialect support and Kroop AI’s deepfake detection technology. These partnerships underscore Qualcomm's commitment to making AI technology more accessible and relevant to local needs.
The launch of the Snapdragon X platform in India represents a pivotal moment in the democratisation of AI-powered computing. By making AI-driven PCs more affordable and accessible, Qualcomm is poised to transform the PC industry and empower a wider audience with the benefits of AI.