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Meta Tests In-House Chips for AI Training

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-12T10:56:44.444925+05:30

- Meta is piloting an in-house chip designed for AI-specific workloads, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia. - The chip was manufactured in partnership with Taiwan-based TSMC. - Previous custom AI chips by Meta were used to run models, not train them. - Meta plans to scale up production if the current test is successful. - Potential cost savings could be significant, with Meta's capital expenditure for 2025 expected to hit $65 billion. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/meta-is-reportedly-testing-in-house-chips-for-ai-training/)

Meta is piloting an in-house chip designed for AI-specific workloads, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia.
The chip was manufactured in partnership with Taiwan-based TSMC.
Previous custom AI chips by Meta were used to run models, not train them.
Meta plans to scale up production if the current test is successful.
Potential cost savings could be significant, with Meta's capital expenditure for 2025 expected to hit $65 billion.

Source: TechCrunch