Google may switch TPU partners from Broadcom to MediaTek for cost optimization. MediaTek might handle I/O modules in partnership, with Google focusing on more in-house TPU design. Changing partners could reduce Google's Broadcom dependency in the AI market.

Alphabet's Google is preparing to partner with Taiwan's MediaTek on the next version of its AI chips, Tensor Processing Units, that will be made next year, the Information reported on Monday, citing people involved in the project.

Google is reportedly getting ready to work with MediaTek for its next set of AI chips, also known as Tensor Processing Units. Not to be confused with the