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Apple has entered a multiyear deal with Google to use its custom Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) chips for AI tasks, a move that underscores the cost-effectiveness of Google’s hardware compared to Nvidia’s GPUs. This partnership highlights Apple’s strategic shift to bolster its AI capabilities outside of its own silicon. Bloomberg’s Dan Ives notes this collaboration signals a pragmatic approach for Apple to access advanced AI infrastructure, reducing reliance on a single vendor while navigating the expensive landscape of AI compute. The deal aims to support Apple Intelligence features in a cost-efficient manner as AI demands grow.
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