https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qualcomm-to-buy-startup-modular-for-4-billion-in-ai-software-pushContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qualcomm-to-buy-startup-modular-for-4-billion-in-ai-software-pushhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qualcomm-to-buy-startup-modular-for-4-billion-in-ai-software-push#u17285Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:12:10 +0000Qualcomm is acquiring AI software firm Modular in an all-stock transaction valued at nearly $4 billion. The move aims to create a silicon-agnostic compute layer for AI models across edge and data center environments. This strategy seeks to reduce Qualcomm's reliance on smartphone chip sales and challenge Nvidia's CUDA platform.What's confirmed:Qualcomm is acquiring AI startup Modular in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $4 billion.The acquisition aims to provide software that runs AI models across different chips without requiring custom code for each processor.Qualcomm intends to u