# Will Qualcomm's Modular Bid Redefine On Device AI?

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Podcast: [GREY Journal Daily News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grey-journal-daily-news-podcast-6927761)
Published: 2026-06-23T18:50:21+00:00
Episode link: https://greyjournal.net/news/
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Bloomberg reported that Qualcomm is nearing a deal to acquire Modular, an AI software startup known for the Mojo programming language and an inference engine for cross hardware deployment. The reported move aligns with Qualcomm’s push to expand on device AI on Snapdragon platforms, including PCs that meet Microsoft’s Copilot Plus NPU requirements. Competitive pressure from Nvidia, Apple, Intel, and AMD is driving chipmakers to pair silicon with software to lower developer friction. Recent AI transactions such as Databricks’ acquisition of MosaicML and investments in Anthropic show a broader consolidation of tools and compute. Regulators in the United States and Europe have increased scrutiny of AI deals, raising interoperability and licensing questions. Founders and IT buyers should evaluate portability, licensing, and performance baselines as potential ownership changes develop. Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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