Microsoft's next-gen AI chip production delayed to 2026: Report
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Microsoft's next-gen Maia AI chip, code-named Braga, faces a six-month delay, pushing mass production to 2026. Design changes, staffing issues, and turnover caused setbacks. The chip is expected to underperform compared to Nvidia's Blackwell. Microsoft trails Amazon and Google, who've advanced faster in custom AI chip development and deployment.
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