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Qualcomm buys RISC-V startup Akeana in AI chip push

Original: Qualcomm buys RISC-V startup Akeana to push into AI and data-center chips

Qualcomm has acquired Akeana, a startup that develops chips based on the open-source RISC-V architecture. The move signals Qualcomm's intent to expand beyond smartphones into AI accelerators and data-center processors, a market currently dominated by Nvidia, Intel and AMD. RISC-V is seen as a lower-cost, licensing-free alternative to Arm, making the deal notable for the industry's shift toward open chip designs.

Why now: Qualcomm's acquisition marks a major semiconductor player betting on RISC-V for AI and data-center chips, amid intensifying competition in that market.

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