While most of today's AI chip business is concentrated in cloud computing, industry leaders are increasingly turning their attention to the untapped potential of edge AI, particularly in robotics, where the convergence of machine learning, real-time responsiveness, and physical interaction represents a high-stakes frontier.

Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to buy London-listed semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group Plc for about US$2.4 billion in cash to expand its technology for artificial intelligence.

Inventec reported modest notebook shipment growth in May and continued strength in its server business, which it expects to remain the primary driver of growth for 2025. The company remains cautious about full-year notebook performance, noting that second-half demand remains uncertain. Nonetheless, it projects a slight year-over-year increase in NB shipments.