Meta to start manufacturing its own AI chip in September, memo shows
Meta plans to start manufacturing its own AI chip in September, an internal memo shows. The move would help the company lower its massive computing costs and gain more independence from suppliers like Nvidia.
Meta plans to begin manufacturing its own artificial intelligence chip in September, according to an internal memo, the Straits Times reported. The move is part of the company's strategy to reduce its reliance on external hardware suppliers.
The memo indicates the new chip will help Meta lower its massive computing costs and reduce dependence on suppliers such as Nvidia. It is the latest example of a major tech company moving to develop its own hardware rather than relying entirely on outside vendors.
Meta's AI investments have grown rapidly in recent years, and the company is turning to custom silicon to help control the costs of training and running its models. Analysts say the move could support profit margins over the longer term.
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