Apple Chasing AI Chip Company Deals, The Information Reports
Apple has talked with bankers and startups as its in-house servers struggle with large AI models, Reuters reported.
- The Information reported that Apple is looking to acquire AI chip companies to bolster its server processor efforts. The company has discussed potential deals with bankers and semiconductor startups in recent months.
- Earlier this year, Apple's Mac-based chips failed to run Gemini models for a Siri overhaul, forcing the company to shift workloads to Nvidia chips within Google's cloud infrastructure, according to The Information.
- Apple originally planned to ship its internal AI server chip, known as Baltra, this year, but the project has been pushed back, according to The Information. The company currently relies on its in-house Ultra chips.
- Last week, Apple said it plans to spend over $30 billion on a multi-year chip supply deal with Broadcom to bolster domestic sourcing. This complements its new interest in reducing Nvidia dependence.
- Apple has historically avoided large acquisitions, last making a deal earlier this year for an Israeli company working on audio AI technology. Reuters could not independently verify the report, creating uncertainty around the acquisition plans.
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(San Francisco = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kwon Young-jeon = It has been revealed that Apple is seeking to acquire a semiconductor company to strengthen its development capabilities for artificial intelligence (AI) server chips...
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Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports
July 15 : Apple is looking to buy chip companies to bolster its efforts to make server processors for running AI, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Here are some details:• The iPhone maker has approached chip startups to gauge their interest in a buyout and
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