Qualcomm is one of the companies that has been driving the development of artificial intelligence in the tech industry. The company offers powerful AI processing capabilities for both laptops and mobile devices with its Snapdragon chips. There is also the Qualcomm AI Hub, which makes it easier for developers to access multiple AI models from a single site. Now, Qualcomm has announced Mistral AI as a new partner in the integration of more AI models on Snapdragon hardware.
The market for AI models is witnessing an increasing number of alternatives. New companies have emerged to compete with their own models adapted to different needs. For example, Meta recently presented an AI model capable of autonomously evaluating and training other AI models. There is also Personal AI that enables offline assistant experiences with a business focus on Snapdragon-powered laptops.
Mistral AI is the latest Qualcomm partner to bring AI experiences to Snapdragon-powered devices
The Mistral AI models bear similarities to Personal AI, but they cater to a wider audience and possess sufficient versatility to seamlessly integrate with devices such as PCs, smartphones, and vehicles.
Qualcomm has announced the optimization of the Mistral AI models for its multiple hardware platforms. These include the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Snapdragon Cockpit Elite, Snapdragon Ride Elite, and Snapdragon X Elite. For reference, the Mistral AI models share a similar goal to that of the Gemini Nano. That is, the Mistral AI models are designed to be low-power models, making them ideal for enabling on-device AI experiences on mobile devices. However, Mistral AI asserts that its models are also compatible with cars.
“Mistral AI’s Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B will enable device manufacturers, software vendors, and digital service providers to deliver innovative experiences, such as AI assistants and other applications that understand users’ wants and needs, thanks to the immediacy, reliability, and enhanced privacy of on-device AI,” said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager of technology at Mistral AI.
Mistral 7B v0.3 now available on Qualcomm AI Hub
Currently, the Mistral 7B v0.3 model is available on the Qualcomm AI Hub platform. Therefore, developers can now access this model to create experiences specifically tailored for the Snapdragon hardware. On the other hand, the Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B models will be available soon.