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Meta Strikes Multi-Billion Dollar Deal with Nvidia for AI Chips and Infrastructure
Meta has signed a multi-year, up to $50 billion deal with Nvidia to procure millions of Blackwell and Rubin GPUs, along with additional components such as CPUs, switches, and Vera processors for its AI data centers. The partnership also includes the development of complete rack systems and strengthens Meta's position in the AI race, displacing AMD as the primary supplier. This comprehensive agreement highlights Nvidia's strategic dominance in AI infrastructure.
AMD Denies Delay Reports for Instinct MI455X, Confirms Second Half 2026 Launch
AMD has dismissed reports claiming a delay of the Instinct MI455X AI accelerator until Q2 2027 as “bullshit,” confirming the product remains on track for a second-half 2026 launch alongside new Epyc processors in the Helios rack. The company’s AI software VP emphasized that development is progressing rapidly despite earlier claims of manufacturing and engineering challenges. These statements counter concerns that AMD might fall behind Nvidia in the AI hardware market, with the MI455X expected to be a key competitive offering.