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TechRepublic
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Announces New Maia 100 and Cobalt 100 Chips

Microsoft will release two custom chips next year: the Maia 100 designed for AI workloads and the Cobalt 100 CPU for general compute workloads on Microsoft cloud.
The chips are built in-house by Microsoft, allowing for customization of the entire infrastructure stack to maximize performance.
Microsoft has developed custom server racks with liquid cooling to accommodate the Maia 100 AI Accelerator. [ more ]
TechRepublic
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Announces New Maia 100 and Cobalt 100 Chips

Microsoft will release two custom chips next year: the Maia 100 designed for AI workloads and the Cobalt 100 CPU for general compute workloads on Microsoft cloud.
The chips are built in-house by Microsoft, allowing for customization of the entire infrastructure stack to maximize performance.
Microsoft has developed custom server racks with liquid cooling to accommodate the Maia 100 AI Accelerator. [ more ]
Ars Technica
6 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft launches custom chips to accelerate its plans for AI domination

Microsoft announced two custom chips for accelerating AI workloads in its Azure cloud computing service.
Maia is designed for large language models like GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4, while Cobalt is a CPU for conventional tasks.
Microsoft plans to use these chips internally and not sell them. [ more ]
Ars Technica
6 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft launches custom chips to accelerate its plans for AI domination

Microsoft announced two custom chips for accelerating AI workloads in its Azure cloud computing service.
Maia is designed for large language models like GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4, while Cobalt is a CPU for conventional tasks.
Microsoft plans to use these chips internally and not sell them. [ more ]
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The Verge
2 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft and Intel strike a custom chip deal that could be worth billions

Intel and Microsoft strike a partnership for custom chips using Intel's 18A process.
Competition in chipmaking intensifies as companies like Intel and TSMC focus on custom designs. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Nvidia to design tailor-made AI chips for cloud computing firms

Nvidia is creating a dedicated unit for designing custom chips for cloud computing companies and other sectors, aiming to tap into the growing market for tailor-made AI chips and protect its dominance.
The demand for custom chips in data centers is projected to reach $10 billion this year and double by 2025, presenting a significant opportunity for Nvidia in this market.
Nvidia's entry into the custom chip market poses a challenge to competitors like Broadcom and Marvell, which currently lead in custom silicon design for data centers. [ more ]
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