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Apple reportedly seeks AI chip acquisitions to boost server performance

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Apple is reportedly exploring acquisitions of AI chip companies to enhance its server infrastructure. The iPhone maker has been in discussions with bankers and semiconductor startups about potential deals, aiming to address performance issues with its current M2 Ultra-powered servers. These servers are used for some AI tasks, but more demanding workloads rely on NVIDIA chips via Google Cloud. Apple's internal server chip development, including the 'Baltra' project, has faced delays, with an M7 Ultra-based chip not expected until 2029. AI

IMPACT Could accelerate Apple's internal AI development and reduce reliance on external AI chip providers.

RANK_REASON Major tech company exploring acquisitions in a key AI component sector.

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Apple seeks to acquire AI chip business

    据熟悉苹果工作的人士表示，苹果正在寻找收购芯片公司以加强其构建用于运行人工智能的服务器芯片的努力。近几个月来，这家iPhone制造商与银行家们就可能的交易进行了交流。消息人士称，它还接触了半导体初创企业，了解他们是否有意出售自己。苹果寻求芯片收购的行动正值公司内部AI服务器的性能问题。（财联社）

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Apple is reportedly shopping for AI chip companies

    Apple's current M2 Ultra-powered servers don't seem to be cutting it, so the company is shopping around for more power.

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