While developing an AI probably requires a PhD or two, understanding how AI-based technologies work and applying these tools for the betterment of your business shouldn’t. Ambiguity around AI is one of the most frustrating and frequent facets of all fields of technology, no less when it comes to AI research in enabling next-generation codecs. This is why a blog post from Qualcomm caught our attention this week, one which aims to break down the compelling benefits of AI-based compression for video, and also for speech. This is obviously a one-sided take from a single silicon giant, but is a fitting follow-up to our recent coverage from the academic research-focused Picture Coding Symposium 2021 online event. Qualcomm first mentions deep…