Technology · 9 July 2026

Meta to begin making its own AI chips from September

Meta's plan is to significantly increase its total computing capacity to 14 gigawatts by next year. The tech firm's custom-designed chip, code-named "Iris", aims to improve the AI behind Facebook and Instagram. Producing its own chips should help Meta lower computing costs and reduce reliance on suppliers like Nvidia and AMD.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 July 2026 at 13:48

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