Apr 22
Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia
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Google Cloud has announced its eighth generation of custom-built AI chips, split into the TPU 8t for training and the TPU 8i for inference. These new chips aim to provide significantly faster training and better cost-efficiency compared to previous generations.
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Custom silicon expansion signals a deepening decoupling from Nvidia's dominance as hyperscalers prioritize vertical integration and cost-efficient scaling.
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