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Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with AI Focus

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Impact: 80%
Updated 14m ago

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Qualcomm has introduced two new smartphone processors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, aimed at enhancing AI capabilities in smartphones. These chips feature advanced sensing hubs that can run models with up to 30 billion parameters, enabling improved personalization and voice recognition. The Extreme version supports high-end video recording and advanced audio processing features.

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Primary: TechCrunch

What Changed Since Last Update

14m ago

New corroborating source added: TechCrunch published an update on Tue, 22 Se ("Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI").

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3 claims tracked across sources

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 can run a 30 billion parameter mixture-of-experts model locally.

Confirmed Fact

Both chips can use AI to boost vocals and reduce noise.

Confirmed Fact

Motorola announced its Motorola Signature 27 smartphone powered by the Snapdragon Gen 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

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