Meta to Launch Its Own In-House AI Chip

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The Gist: Meta is testing its first in-house AI chip to cut costs and lessen reliance on NVIDIA, with plans to scale production if successful.

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The chip is part of Meta’s MTIA series and is being manufactured by TSMC.It is optimized for AI tasks, making it more efficient than general GPUs.Meta aims to deploy in-house chips for AI training and inference by 2026.AI-related spending makes up a significant portion of the company’s projected $114–$119 billion expenses for 2025.Image by: Microsoft

The Gist: Microsoft is rolling out new ad formats tailored for Copilot’s AI chat experience, offering brands more interactive ways to engage users.

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Showroom Ads provide an immersive shopping experience where users can explore products and ask questions.Dynamic Filters help users refine product searches with AI-driven… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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