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Qualcomm Acquires Chip Startup Modular for $4 Billion
Qualcomm is acquiring Modular, a chip software startup, for nearly $4 billion. Modular's technology helps optimize AI models for specific hardware. The deal signals Qualcomm's push to strengthen its AI chip capabilities.
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The price tag reflects the intense competition for AI infrastructure talent, but Modular's software-first approach may face integration challenges inside a hardware giant.
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