Google reportedly plans two variants of its in-house AI chips

Technology · First reported 9 Nov, 12:39 · Updated 13:04

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Google is introducing two reconfigured versions of its eighth-generation tensor processing units, Bloomberg News reported. The variants are designed for different workloads, including confidential computing and AI applications needing long context windows.

Bloomberg News reported that Google is introducing the TPU 8tx and 8i Max; the report described them as reconfigured versions, not new chips.
The 8tx is designed for secure, confidential workloads, while the 8i Max is designed for AI applications requiring long context windows.
Alphabet did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, and Reuters said it could not independently verify the report.

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Reported variants: TPU 8tx and 8i Max
8tx intended use: Secure and confidential workloads, including those used by government agencies and regulated industries
8i Max intended use: AI applications requiring long context windows
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