Report details Apple’s plan to use Nvidia chips for the Gemini-powered Siri
Apple is reportedly planning to utilize Nvidia chips for its new Gemini-powered Siri. This collaboration involves running certain user queries in Google Cloud using Nvidia's Blackwell B200 data center chips. The move marks a shift in Apple's strategy, as it traditionally aimed to control all critical components of its products.
- ▪Apple will use Nvidia chips through Google Cloud for some Siri queries.
- ▪The Nvidia Blackwell B200 is designed for large-scale AI training and inference.
- ▪Apple's use of Nvidia's confidential compute feature will enhance data security during processing.
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