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Qualcomm Signs ByteDance AI ASIC Deal, Shares Surge 8%
5/27/2026
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- Qualcomm signed a deal with ByteDance to supply millions of AI data-center ASICs.
- Qualcomm shares jumped up to 8.3% intraday, a new record.
- ByteDance will use the ASICs for its AI agent software and to make its in-house chip design production-ready.
- CEO Cristiano Amon said Qualcomm will keep the ASICs within acceptable thresholds while working with customers on CPUs and accelerators.
