Google Unveils Arm-Based Data Center Processor, New AI Chip

Google plans to offer the Arm-based central processing unit (CPU) called Axion via Google Cloud.

Google on Tuesday revealed the details of a new version of its data center artificial intelligence chips and announced an Arm-based based central processor.

Why it's important

Google's tensor processing units (TPUs) are one of the few viable alternatives to the advanced AI chips made by Nvidia, though developers can only access them through Google's Cloud Platform and not buy them directly.