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Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is reportedly working on a new chip designed to make its Gemini models run much more efficiently.
TL;DR
- Alphabet is reportedly developing a new server chip, "Frozen v2," for its Gemini AI models.
- The chip is expected to be released in 2028 and could be 6-10 times more efficient than existing AI chips.
- This move aligns with a broader industry trend of AI companies developing custom chips for efficiency and capacity.
- The development comes amid concerns about AI spending and efforts to reduce reliance on Nvidia.
- News of the "Frozen v2" chip reportedly caused Alphabet's stock to increase by 3%.
- Google's total planned AI expenditures are between $180 billion and $190 billion.