Meta to acquire chip startup Rivos to strengthen AI plans

Meta still spends billions on outside GPUs. Despite its internal work, Meta depends heavily on market leader Nvidia Corp. for chips. Deal terms are not public. But in August, Meta wants to cut Nvidia relianceMeta wants to cut Meta’s chip progress is too slow for CEO Mark Zuckerberg. People familiar with the matter said Zuckerberg is not happy with the pace, and leadership has been searching for outside help to boost the work. The Meta spokesperson disagreed. The company said, “our custom silicon work is pr ...