Qualcomm, a leading US chip manufacturer, recently announced the successful acquisition of MovianAI, the generative AI division of Vietnamese company VinAI. This acquisition not only represents a significant strategic move for Qualcomm in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector but also signifies a strengthening of its collaboration with the Vietnamese technology ecosystem. VinAI boasts exceptional research and development (R&D) capabilities in generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, providing a powerful boost to Qualcomm's AI innovation efforts.
Qualcomm stated that this acquisition will combine VinAI's advanced technologies with its own two decades of R&D experience to drive groundbreaking technological innovations. Jilei Hou, Qualcomm's senior vice president, commented, "This acquisition underscores our unwavering commitment to R&D, aiming to be a driving force behind the next wave of AI innovation." He further emphasized that the addition of VinAI's highly skilled talent will enable Qualcomm to more effectively deliver cutting-edge AI solutions benefiting various industries and consumers.
VinAI's generative AI team is led by Dr. Hung Bui, founder and CEO of VinAI, and a former member of Google DeepMind. This team possesses extensive expertise in AI, capable of driving cutting-edge research and developing customized AI models. Dr. Bui stated, "We are poised to contribute to Qualcomm's mission, advancing the technology through breakthroughs in fundamental AI research and driving its application across multiple industries, including smartphones, personal computers, and software-defined vehicles."
Qualcomm's close collaboration with the Vietnamese technology sector spans over 20 years. Through its innovations in 5G, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and automotive, Qualcomm has not only fueled the rapid growth of Vietnam's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry but also assisted local companies in reaching global markets. With this acquisition, Qualcomm is undoubtedly poised to further accelerate its global influence in AI technology.
