AI & Enterprise
AMD to buy inference chip startup Talas, expanding into custom AI semiconductors beyond GPUs
AMD plans to acquire AI inference chip startup Talas and integrate its chips and technology into its product roadmap to strengthen system competitiveness, including CPUs and Instinct GPUs. AMD sees growing generative AI demand making it hard for GPUs alone to meet all needs. Talas develops hardwired inference accelerators designed for specific AI models. AMD did not disclose the deal value. Talas has raised $219 million since 2023.
