Qualcomm launched its latest Snapdragon processor on Tuesday for the next crop of top-tier Android smartphones--with artificial intelligence infused throughout the chip to boost photography, sound, connectivity, gaming and security. At its Snapdragon Summit event in Hawaii, Qualcomm made artificial intelligence the centerpiece of its marketing pitch for its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 as it strives to build the Snapdragon name into a globally recognized brand. Artificial intelligence generally refers to computer systems that can simulate human intelligence to a certain extent. It is among the hottest fields in technology today. Qualcomm has long worked on artificial intelligence and machine learning, but mostly behind the scenes.