Apple Targets AI Chip Startups for Acquisition as Server Chip Delays Extend Nvidia Reliance
Apple is seeking acquisitions of chip companies to accelerate its AI server chip development, according to The Information. The company has spoken with investment bankers about potential deals and approached semiconductor startups to gauge interest.
The move follows performance gaps with Apple’s current M2 Ultra processors for advanced workloads. The company has leaned on Nvidia chips hosted on Google Cloud for heavier tasks, including parts of its revamped Siri assistant, while its next-generation server processor, code-named Baltra, has slipped past its original launch window.
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@stocksavvyshay$AAPL is reportedly exploring AI chip acquisitions as its M2 Ultra servers struggle with more advanced workloads. Apple is leaning on $NVDA chips through $GOOGL Cloud while its next-generation Baltra server chip faces delays.
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@aleabitoreddit$AAPL looks to acquire AI chip companies for running AI (Source: The Information) Right now, $MSFT, $META, Amazon, Google are carrying AI capex spend. But what if Apple joined the others after M&A? A possible scenario is that they revis