Apple is reportedly developing its own chip to run artificial intelligence software in data centers, a move that could give the tech giant a significant advantage in the AI arms race. Codenamed Project ACDC (Apple Chips in Data Center), the project has been underway for several years and involves close collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co on chip design and production. According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple's server chip will likely be focused on AI inference rather than training AI models. This comes as experts have noted that Apple is currently behind its competitors in the AI race, while rivals such as Microsoft have invested heavily in AI technology and infrastructure.
