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Google is working on a new AI chip designed to make Gemini more efficient
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is creating a new server chip named 'Frozen v2' to optimize its Gemini AI models. Set for release in 2028, this chip aims to be six to ten times more efficient than the current offerings in terms of tokens generated per power unit. This initiative is part of a broader industry trend where AI firms seek to produce their own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia and improve cost efficiency as market volatility surrounding AI investments grows.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 22:41 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New AI chip 'Frozen v2' aims for six to ten times efficiency boost
- Set to release in 2028
- More efficient chip design is becoming common among AI companies
- Google's stock rose 3% following the news
- Part of Google’s strategy to reduce dependency on Nvidia
Interesting facts
- The chip is part of a larger trend of AI companies designing their own hardware.
- Google's projected spending on its AI strategy is between $180 billion and $190 billion.
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