Microsoft Accelerates Homegrown AI Chip Push with Maia

Microsoft is installing the latest version of its Maia chips in data centers as part of an effort to power its AI software using mostly homegrown hardware. The company expects to stock multiple gigawatts of its Maia chips, with the Maia 300 beginning to roll out next year, according to Bloomberg's Matt Day. Day joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech" to discuss what the deployment means for Microsoft's AI ambitions and its relationship with external semiconductor suppliers. The move reflects a broader industry trend of major technology companies developing custom silicon to reduce reliance on outside vendors and optimize performance for their own workloads. The segment offers a detailed look at Microsoft's chip strategy and its implications for the competitive landscape in AI infrastructure. It is part of Bloomberg Tech's continuing coverage of semiconductors, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.