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Qualcomm Acquires MovianAI, VinAI’s Generative AI Arm, to Boost AI Capabilities

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Qualcomm Acquires MovianAI to Strengthen Its Generative AI Portfolio

Qualcomm has officially announced the acquisition of MovianAI Artificial Intelligence Application and Research JSC, marking a strategic move to deepen its investment in generative AI. MovianAI was previously the generative AI division of VinAI, a prominent AI research subsidiary under Vietnam’s Vingroup. With this acquisition, Qualcomm secures a 65 percent stake in the company, though financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. The move aligns with Qualcomm’s broader vision of accelerating the development and scaling of cutting-edge generative AI technologies.

MovianAI was formed in November 2024 following the restructuring of VinAI, which resulted in the creation of two separate entities. The newly acquired company focused on AI research and innovation, boasting a charter capital of nearly $9 million (approximately Rs. 77 crore). Qualcomm shared news of the acquisition through a newsroom post, highlighting the company’s commitment to advancing AI-based solutions through strategic collaborations and global partnerships.

The San Diego-based chipmaker emphasized its long-standing engagement with Vietnam’s tech ecosystem, citing over two decades of collaboration in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and automotive technologies. By integrating MovianAI’s talent and expertise, Qualcomm aims to not only boost its AI capabilities but also tap into Southeast Asia’s growing pool of tech innovation and research talent.

In a significant addition to the team, Qualcomm also announced that Hung Bui, founder and CEO of VinAI, will be joining the company as part of the acquisition. Bui brings with him extensive experience in the AI space, including a background with Google DeepMind. His leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in driving Qualcomm’s vision for next-generation AI-powered applications and expanding the company’s global innovation footprint.

OpenAI Reportedly Expanding Deep Research AI Agent Access to ChatGPT’s Free Tier

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OpenAI is reportedly planning to extend its Deep Research feature to the free tier of ChatGPT users. Originally launched in February, this feature acts as an autonomous research assistant, capable of conducting in-depth, multi-step research on complex topics by gathering relevant information from the web. Powered by a specialized custom o3 AI model, Deep Research has been available only to paid ChatGPT subscribers. However, there are indications that OpenAI could soon expand access to this advanced tool to all users, including those on the free tier.

Tibor Blaho, a Lead Engineer at AIPRM, recently shared a screenshot from an OpenAI webcast on X (formerly Twitter), where Isa Fullford, a member of OpenAI’s technical team, apparently confirmed that Deep Research could soon be available to free-tier users. While this news has sparked excitement within the AI community, no official timeline has been provided for when this expansion will take place. Despite the potential for wider access, OpenAI has not specified exactly when users on the free tier will be able to access this feature.

However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that there are challenges on the horizon that could delay such a release. Specifically, the increased server load resulting from the popularity of the new image generation feature is creating capacity issues. As a result, even if Deep Research does come to the free tier, it may not be available immediately and could be subject to certain limitations. Users may have to wait until OpenAI has addressed its server capacity issues before the feature becomes available.

When Deep Research reaches the free tier, it is likely to come with significant restrictions, particularly in terms of usage. The tool, being agentic in nature, requires substantial GPU resources to function effectively, so OpenAI may impose high rate limits to manage its demands. As seen with the ChatGPT Plus tier, which also has rate-limited access to the feature, it’s expected that free-tier users will face constraints, such as a limited number of uses per month. More extensive access to Deep Research may remain a privilege for ChatGPT Pro subscribers, who enjoy more robust usage privileges with the service.

Amazon Unveils Nova Act AI Agent in Research Preview, Expands Access to Frontier AI Models

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Amazon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent called the Nova Act, designed to perform various browser-based tasks. Powered by the company’s Nova family of AI models, this new AI agent is a significant leap forward in Amazon’s efforts to provide “frontier intelligence” with competitive pricing. The Nova Act is currently available in a research preview and is accessible to users in the United States. It comes as a software development kit (SDK), allowing developers to explore and integrate its agentic capabilities into their applications and systems.

The Nova family of AI models was first introduced in December 2024, with three variants—Micro, Lite, and Pro—tailored to different performance needs. These large language models (LLMs) are designed to offer advanced intelligence, with Amazon emphasizing their affordability and superior performance. Initially, access to these models was restricted to invite-only businesses, but with the launch of the Nova Act, Amazon is expanding availability to developers and AI enthusiasts. Users can now explore the Nova models on a dedicated website, which also features the Nova Act AI agent.

The Nova Act AI agent is designed to automate a variety of tasks within a web browser. While Amazon has not fully detailed the range of tasks the AI agent can perform, it is expected to handle tasks such as filling out online forms, shopping, or even booking restaurant reservations. This makes it a versatile tool for users looking to streamline their digital tasks. The AI agent is built on a custom version of the Nova models, which allows it to perform these tasks autonomously, offering a glimpse into the future of agentic AI systems capable of acting on behalf of the user.

Amazon has positioned the Nova Act as part of its broader vision for AI agents—systems that can handle tasks across both digital and physical environments. By releasing it as an SDK and research preview, the company is encouraging developers to experiment with this new technology and explore its potential applications. With this move, Amazon is not only expanding the reach of its AI models but also pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in terms of real-world, browser-based task automation.