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Meta to deploy third-gen AI chip MTIA 450 in H1 2027, MTIA 500 by end of 2027

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Meta announced plans to deploy its third-generation custom AI chip, MTIA 450, in data centers during the first half of 2027, followed by a broad rollout of MTIA 500 by the end of 2027. The new processor will be running in data centers next year, with another model to follow.

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    Meta says it plans to deploy MTIA 450, its third-generation custom AI chip, in data centers in H1 2027, followed by a broad rollout of MTIA 500 by end of 2027 (Dina Bass/Bloomberg)

    Dina Bass / Bloomberg : Meta says it plans to deploy MTIA 450, its third-generation custom AI chip, in data centers in H1 2027, followed by a broad rollout of MTIA 500 by end of 2027 — New processor will be running in data centers next year, with another model to follow by end of 2027

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