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Waymo develops custom chip, reducing NVIDIA reliance for robotaxis

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Waymo has developed its own custom chip for its autonomous vehicles, aiming to reduce its dependence on NVIDIA. This new 5nm chip, capable of 1000 TOPS, will power the sixth generation of Waymo's robotaxis. The move is expected to lower costs and improve the reaction times of the AI systems within the vehicles. AI

IMPACT Custom silicon development by major players like Waymo could accelerate AI hardware innovation and reduce costs across the autonomous vehicle sector.

RANK_REASON Significant industry move by a major AI-adjacent company developing custom hardware to reduce reliance on a key supplier.

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Waymo develops custom chip, reducing NVIDIA reliance for robotaxis

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Maximilian Schreiner ·

    Waymo builds its own chip for its robotaxis, cutting its reliance on Nvidia

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1707" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/waymo_press_shot-scaled.jpg" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2560" /></p> <p> Waymo built its own chip for its robotaxis, cutting…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · aisight ·

    Waymo ditches Nvidia processors for its own 1000 TOPS chip. The new 5nm chip powers the sixth generation of robotaxis, reducing costs and pr

    Waymo rezygnuje z procesorów Nvidii na rzecz własnego układu o wydajności 1000 TOPS. Nowy chip 5 nm napędza szóstą generację robotaksówek, obniżając koszty i przyspieszając reakcje systemów AI. # si # ai # sztucznainteligencja # wiadomości # informacje # technologia https:// aisi…

    LINKS aisight.pl/…/waymo-rzuca-wyzwanie-nvidii-…

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