Qualcomm enters custom AI chip agreement with Amazon

Qualcomm recently entered into a deal with Amazon to develop customised silicon for large-scale AI data centre infrastructure. The move marks Qualcomm’s latest strategic expansion into the data centre sector, building on its recent moves to establish an AI-native foundation, acquire AI software specialist Modular, and advance its agentic AI ambitions beyond edge devices. Under regulatory filings tied to the deal, the agreement is linked to up to $60 billion in potential commercial transactions.