Qualcomm says its new AR1+ Gen 1 chip can handle AI directly on smart glasses

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 processor for smart glasses enables on-device AI without needing a smartphone or cloud connection. The chip is smaller, more power-efficient, and supports advanced features like image stabilization and binocular displays. It can run small language models with 1 billion parameters, allowing for AI assistants directly on glasses. This advancement could lead to sleeker, more capable standalone smart glasses from companies like Meta and XReal in the near future.