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Microsoft's AI Plans Halted by Chip Shortage
A shortage of chips is reportedly hindering Microsoft's artificial intelligence plans.
The tech giant aimed to install 1.8m AI chips in its datacentres by the end of 2024, but a Guardian investigation found that it has only installed 2.2m, which is less than half of what some experts had anticipated.
Nvidia's microchips are crucial for AI development and have been in high demand, with Nvidia being one of the most valuable companies in the world and its supply chain being a closely guarded secret.