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Google has introduced two new variations of its tensor processing units, the 8tx and 8i Max, to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market. The 8tx is designed for secure and confidential workloads, particularly for government agencies and regulated industries, while the 8i Max is tailored for AI applications requiring large context windows. These new chips are reconfigured versions of existing processors, responding to specific customer needs. Google's TPUs, initially developed for internal use, are now available to enterprise customers through its cloud business, contributing significantly to Google Cloud's revenue growth.
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