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Nov 16, 12:04 am
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Microsoft's New AI and CPU Chips Are Custom Made for AI and Data Center Optimization
Microsoft has announced the introduction of two new chips, the Azure Maia AI Accelerator and the Azure Cobalt CPU, expanding its technological capabilities. The Maia chip is designed for AI tasks and generative AI in data centers, while the Cobalt CPU is optimized for general-purpose compute workloads in the cloud. These custom-designed chips align with Microsoft's vision for integrated and optimized AI and cloud services, offering increased performance and energy efficiency.
Microsoft has announced the introduction of two new chips, the Azure Maia AI Accelerator and the Azure Cobalt CPU, expanding its technological capabilities. The Maia chip is designed for AI tasks and generative AI in data centers, while the Cobalt CPU is optimized for general-purpose compute workloads in the cloud. These custom-designed chips align with Microsoft's vision for integrated and optimized AI and cloud services, offering increased performance and energy efficiency.
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Nov 16, 12:04 am
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Microsoft's New AI and CPU Chips Are Custom Made for AI and Data Center Optimization
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