Qualcomm completes Modular acquisition as Chris Lattner takes expanded AI role
clattner_llvm · x · 2026-07-29
Qualcomm’s acquisition of Modular gives Chris Lattner an expanded AI platforms role
Chris Lattner says he is taking on an expanded role as EVP of Advanced AI Software and Platforms after Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Modular. The stated goal is to scale the tech to more developers, enterprises, hardware partners, and markets.
What the post says
- Modular is being folded into Qualcomm after the acquisition
- The role is aimed at expanding AI software across vendors and heterogeneous datacenter hardware
- The company is also promoting ModCon on Aug. 18 in San Francisco with talks and demos on AI infrastructure
The linked event page highlights speakers from Qualcomm, Google DeepMind, SemiAnalysis, Oracle, MiniMax, and others.
Related event: Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Modular to Boost AI Software(3 posts)→
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