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Apple is planning to integrate generative AI into its chip design process to enhance efficiency and productivity. This strategy was detailed by Apple’s Senior Vice President Johny Srouji during an event in Belgium. The AI-enabled tools are expected to automate labor-intensive tasks such as layout, simulation, and verification, allowing Apple to innovate faster and maintain its hardware development discipline. The company has been utilizing electronic design automation (EDA) tools and is now looking to further leverage AI to manage the increasing complexity of modern chip design. Despite infrastructure challenges, such as a lack of extensive GPU-heavy data centers, Apple is exploring partnerships and internal developments to potentially create server-grade AI chips by 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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