Apple Intelligence servers might soon rely on a new Japanese chipmaker

A Japanese chipmaker you've probably never heard of wants to power Apple's future artificial intelligence server farms.Manufacturing for AppleRapidus, Japan's ambitious semiconductor startup, is moving quickly toward becoming a key supplier for advanced AI chips. The company has reportedly initiated talks with Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft.The supplier is aiming to secure agreements for mass-producing cutting-edge 2-nanometer chips by 2027. Although it trails behind TSMC, Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike believes the company can close that gap with more advanced manufacturing techniques. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Intelligence servers might soon rely on a new Japanese chipmaker
A Japanese chipmaker you've probably never heard of wants to power Apple's future artificial intelligence server farms.

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Manufacturing for Apple

Rapidus, Japan's ambitious semiconductor startup, is moving quickly toward becoming a key supplier for advanced AI chips. The company has reportedly initiated talks with Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft.

The supplier is aiming to secure agreements for mass-producing cutting-edge 2-nanometer chips by 2027. Although it trails behind TSMC, Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike believes the company can close that gap with more advanced manufacturing techniques.


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