Meta In Talks To Buy Korean AI Chip Startup Founded By Samsung Engineer
1. Meta is considering buying AI chip startup FuriosaAI to enhance custom chip efforts. 2. FuriosaAI's RNGD chip boasts better performance per watt than Nvidia's GPUs. 3. The acquisition may address the current Nvidia chip shortage impacting Meta's operations. 4. FuriosaAI recently raised $1.4 million, reflecting growing investor interest in AI chip tech. 5. Meta's development aligns with industry trends towards in-house chip manufacturing.