Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
Microsoft Unveils Maia 200 AI Chip to Challenge NVIDIA’s Market Dominance

Microsoft has launched its latest custom-designed AI processor, the Maia 200, as it seeks to reduce reliance on NVIDIA’s hardware. Optimized for large language models and cloud-based AI workloads, the new chip aims to enhance performance while lowering operational costs for Azure services. This strategic move highlights the intensifying competition in the semiconductor space as tech giants race.
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