Apple is teaming up with semiconductor developer Broadcom to launch its first server chips dedicated to artificial intelligence.It follows Apple’s release on Wednesday of its latest updates to iOS, macOS, and other devices featuring new Apple Intelligence capabilities. Apple and Broadcom did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s request for comments.Apple is collaborating with Broadcom on the chip’s networking features, according to a report by The Information on Wednesday, citing sources with “direct knowledge of the project.” Code-named Baltra, the AI-focused chip is expected to enter production in 2026.Experts suggest that Apple’s collaboration with Broadcom aims to bring the server needs for its growing Apple Intelligence initiatives closer to home.“Those capabilities can actually be processed on the phone, the iPad, the Mac, independently, but in some cases, they need to go to the cloud, things like writing tools, things like summarizing text, in some cases, summarizing articles,” Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman told Bloomberg TV. “And for that, you need your own server infrastructure.”Founded in 1991, San Jose-based Broadcom develops semiconductor and software technologies. Its products are used in data centers, networking, and wireless communication, supporting various modern tech applications.This new collaboration is the latest in a partnership between Apple and Broadcom that began in 2023 with a multi-year deal for the chip manufacturer to develop 5G radio frequency components for Apple products.The new AI chip aims to meet the significant computing demands of Apple’s enhanced AI features while improving performance and energy efficiency. Apple’s Israel-based silicon design team will spearhead the development of the chip.Earlier this month, Apple acknowledged that its current AI-related computer chips are made through partnerships with Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services to support its search and Apple Intelligence programs.Others working with Apple to develop the new AI chip include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which will be responsible for mass-producing the chip.Apple’s AAPL stock rose briefly on Wednesday following the announcement of the partnership with Broadcom to $250 before falling to $247. Meanwhile, Broadcom’s AVGO stock rose 7.5% to $184.73 before slipping to $182.98 in after-hours trading.Edited by Sebastian SinclairGenerally Intelligent NewsletterA weekly AI journey narrated by Gen, a generative AI model

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) today announced the availability of its 3.5D eXtreme Dimension System in Package (XDSiP™) platform technology, enabling consumer AI customers to develop next-generation custom accelerators (XPUs). The 3.5D XDSiP integrates more than 6000 mm2 of silicon and up to 12 high bandwidth memory (HBM) stacks in one packaged device to enable high-efficiency, low-power computing for AI at scale. Broadcom has achieved a significant milestone by developing and launching the industry's first Face-to-Face (F2F) 3.5D XPU.The immense computational power required for training generative AI models relies on massive clusters of 100,000 growing to 1 million XPUs. These XPUs demand increasingly sophisticated integration of compute, memory, and I/O capabilities to achieve the necessary performance while minimizing power consumption and cost

StarLink is all set to showcase a strong lineup of innovative solutions to address the rising cybersecurity complexities in the region.StarLink’s presence at Black Hat MEA this year marks its fourth consecutive year of participation, underscoring its commitment to the regional cybersecurity landscape. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, where cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in ensuring the digital resilience of the nation. StarLink is deeply invested in helping both the channel and enterprises stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, while also driving the region’s digital transformation.This year StarLink is partnering with Anomali, Citrix, Commvault, DigiCert, Endace, Entrust, Fidelis, Forcepoint, F5, IBM Security, Ivanti, LinkShadow, Palo Alto Networks, Seclore, Sophos, Symantec by Broadcom, Trend Micro, Thales and Threat Quotient to showcase combined expertise and cutting-edge innovation designed to help enterprises strengthen their defenses and achieve long-term cyber resilience.Nidal Othman, CEO, StarLink said, “AI is now embedded in everything we do. At Black Hat MEA, we are presenting an integrated approach to cybersecurity with AI-driven solutions that can empower organizations enhance data protection. In today’s complex cyber landscape, enterprises must stay watchful and as a ‘Trusted Advisor,’ our focus continues in partnering with leading technologies to help organizations steer through evolving threats and ensure their data and business are safe and secure.”The much-anticipated Black Hat MEA is emerging as a leading innovation platform in KSA and the wider region attracting cybersecurity experts and enterprises from across the Middle East and Africa. While the specifics of the 2024 edition remain to be seen, the industry is eager to discover how it will address the region’s evolving cybersecurity challenges