// AI news · 2026-11-10 · TechCrunch
Google launches two new TPU chips for AI workloads
Google launched two new TPU chips—TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max—to expand AI workloads support.
Published 2026-11-10 23:54 (Beijing time)Source TechCrunchAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
TPU 8tx enables confidential training with hardware-level data isolation and on-the-fly model distillation. TPU 8i Max combines two TPU 8i units for higher memory, compute, and bandwidth. The move strengthens Google’s in-house chip capabilities amid growing competition from hyperscalers and AI labs.
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02Key points
- TPU 8tx enables confidential training with hardware-level data isolation.
- Supports real-time model distillation during training and inference.
- TPU 8i Max doubles memory, compute, and bandwidth by integrating two TPU 8i chips.
- Part of Google’s strategy to reduce reliance on third-party AI chips.
03Source
Google broadens its AI hardware portfolio with two new specialized chips
TechCrunch · published 2026-11-10 23:54 Beijing time
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