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Google and Intel deepen AI infrastructure partnership

Google and Intel are co-developing custom chips as CPU shortage tightens across AI infrastructure.

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As GPU and CPU demand outpaces supply, vertically integrated chip development between hyperscalers and legacy chipmakers is becoming a critical competitive lever for compute capacity and cost control.

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  1. Google and Intel co-developing custom chips

  2. Global CPU shortage cited as driver

  3. Partnership deepens existing collaboration

  4. Addresses AI infrastructure compute demand

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Publisher excerpt: The two tech giants are looking to co-develop custom chips, at a time when demand for CPUs is high due to a growing global shortage.
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