Japan's Aisin develops new type of AI chip that cuts energy use 98%

What happened: Aisin, a Toyota supplier, said it developed a new semiconductor using MRAM technology in collaboration with Tohoku University. Key numbers: About 98% less power consumption than similar existing chips. Why it matters: The company describes the chip as a breakthrough expected to help process large amounts of data more efficiently.

Aisin, a Toyota supplier, said it developed a new semiconductor using MRAM technology in collaboration with Tohoku University.

The company describes the chip as a breakthrough expected to help process large amounts of data more efficiently.