Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Meta announced a collaboration to optimize the execution of Meta Llama 3 large language models (LLMs) directly on smartphones, PCs, VR/AR headsets, vehicles, and more. The ability to run Llama 3 on devices offers significant advantages, including superior responsiveness, enhanced privacy, improved reliability, and more personalized experiences for users.
“We celebrate Meta’s open approach with Meta Llama 3, and we share their commitment to empower developers and spur AI innovation,” said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager of technology, planning and edge solutions, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Our leadership in on-device AI, coupled with our vast reach across various devices at the edge, positions us to expand the benefits of the Llama ecosystem worldwide, and enable customers, partners and developers to create a new generation of groundbreaking AI experiences.”
The collaboration aims to democratize access to generative AI capabilities by enabling OEMs and developers to make Llama 3 accessible on devices powered by upcoming flagship Snapdragon® platforms. The utilization of Qualcomm Technologies’ powerful heterogeneous computing architecture, which seamlessly leverages our industry-leading CPU, GPU, and NPU, in conjunction with a cutting-edge memory architecture, empowers customers, partners, and developers to maximize application performance, thermal efficiency, and battery life.