Microsoft Ramps Up Homegrown AI Chip Push

What happened: Microsoft is installing the latest version of its Maia chips in data centers to power its AI software using mostly homegrown hardware. Key numbers: Microsoft expects to stock multiple gigawatts of Maia chips. Maia 300 starts rolling out next year. Why it matters: The move points to Microsoft powering its AI software with mostly its own chips rather than relying on outside hardware suppliers. Market: -0.4% by next close ($258.58 on Oct 13), +12.2% YTD Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Microsoft is installing the latest version of its Maia chips in data centers to power its AI software using mostly homegrown hardware.

The move points to Microsoft powering its AI software with mostly its own chips rather than relying on outside hardware suppliers. Market: -0.4% by next close ($258.58 on Oct 13), +12.2% YTD