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Microsoft’s new AI chip makes it less reliant on Nvidia’s GPUs
Microsoft has announced its third-generation Maia in-house AI chip, designed to serve as the primary inference system for its cloud products and services. The new Maia 300 aims to improve cost and efficiency while handling advanced reasoning models and agentic tasks. By developing its own proprietary hardware, Microsoft is significantly reducing its heavy dependence on Nvidia's industry-standard GPUs. This strategic move highlights a broader tech industry trend toward custom silicon solutions for scaling artificial intelligence.