Google Cloud has introduced its Axion CPUs and Ironwood TPUs, designed for efficient training and inference of AI models. The Ironwood TPUs offer significant performance advantages over Nvidia's systems, while the Axion CPUs enhance general-purpose computing capabilities for various workloads.

Broadcom announced that AI lab Anthropic is its mystery $10 billion customer, ordering custom chips to boost its AI capabilities. Anthropic has also placed an additional $11 billion order, highlighting the growing demand for AI infrastructure. The partnership aligns with Anthropic's multi-cloud strategy, using Google's TPUs among other chips.