Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient
Alphabet is developing the "Frozen v2" server chip to enhance the efficiency of its Gemini AI models, aiming for up to 10 times greater token generation per unit of power, with a planned release in 2028. The chip reflects Alphabet's strategy to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and address global AI computing shortages, as companies increasingly seek to design their own AI hardware. The development underscores the growing trend of custom AI chip development, with firms like Google and others exploring in-house chipmaking to gain control over their AI infrastructure.
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