Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia
TechCrunch
Google introduced its eighth-generation TPU 8t and TPU 8i AI chips to improve efficiency, though it continues to partner with Nvidia.Summary
Google Cloud has announced its eighth-generation Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), split into the TPU 8t for model training and the TPU 8i for inference. These chips offer significantly improved performance, including 3x faster training and better cost-efficiency. Despite this development, Google is not replacing Nvidia; rather, it is using these custom chips to supplement its existing Nvidia-based infrastructure. Furthermore, Google plans to offer Nvidia’s upcoming Vera Rubin chips and is collaborating with Nvidia to enhance networking efficiency within its cloud environment.
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