The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Accelerating Distributed AI Applications at Qualcomm with Ziad Asghar - #489
Jun 3, 2021
Ziad Asghar, Vice President of Product Management at Qualcomm, discusses the dynamic interplay of AI and 5G, showcasing how Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform fuels mobile AI advancements. He dives into the evolution of the Cloud AI 100 and its impact on smart city technologies. Ziad also highlights the significance of federated learning and the importance of privacy in data security. Additionally, he explores AI innovations in automotive technology, including collaborations with NASA to enhance vehicle autonomy and safety.
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5G and AI Symbiosis
- 5G and AI technologies are symbiotic, with each enhancing the other.
- 5G improves AI by enabling distributed intelligence across networks, while AI optimizes modem performance in 5G.
AI Transforming Mobile
- AI is transforming mobile experiences, from enhanced imaging and audio to on-device translation and video manipulation.
- AI powers features like face-based payments and low-light photography.
On-Device AI Requirements
- On-device AI requires efficient hardware, optimized software, and advanced algorithms.
- Qualcomm's AI Model Efficiency Toolkit helps quantize and compress networks, improving power efficiency.