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Hardware·6d ago·all news from October 12, 2026

Introducing Microsoft’s latest custom chip: Maia 300

Microsoft has unveiled the Maia 300, a third-generation custom AI chip designed to serve as the primary inference system for its cloud services and products. By developing its own hardware, the company aims to improve the cost and efficiency of its AI workloads while reducing its heavy dependence on Nvidia's specialized processors.

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