HardwareNov 10, 2026, 4:52 PM UTC·1 min read

Google unveils two new AI chips to take on Nvidia, led by TPU 8tx

Google has introduced two new AI chips to challenge Nvidia. The TPU 8tx is paired with an AMD CPU to enable confidential computing in regulated industries.

A Google TPU AI accelerator chip on a circuit board in a data center setting. — Image: techinasia.com

Google has unveiled two new AI chips designed to compete with Nvidia's accelerators, widening its push into custom silicon for artificial intelligence workloads.

One of them, the TPU 8tx, is paired with an AMD CPU. The combination is aimed at confidential computing, a approach that keeps data protected while it is being processed, and is targeted at regulated industries.

Why it matters

Nvidia remains the dominant supplier of AI hardware, and large cloud providers are increasingly building their own chips to offer alternatives. By tying the TPU 8tx to a security-focused use case, Google is addressing sectors where strict rules on data handling can slow AI adoption.

The pairing with an AMD processor is also notable, since it combines Google's in-house accelerator with a CPU from another chipmaker rather than relying solely on its own components.

Details such as performance figures, pricing and availability were not part of the information available at the time of writing.

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