Meta is reportedly testing proprietary chips for AI training

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is reportedly testing a proprietary chip for training AI systems. This is part of the strategy to reduce dependence on hardware manufacturers like NVIDIA. According to Reuters, the chip, specifically designed for AI workloads, was produced in collaboration with the Taiwanese company TSMC. Meta is currently trialing a small implementation of the chip and plans to expand production if the test is successful. Meta has previously utilized custom AI chips, but only for running models and not for training. As reported...