Apple Reportedly Building AI Servers With Its Own Chips

Apple is reportedly developing an enterprise server powered by its own chips, according to The Information. The Information states that Apple plans to sell the system to AI developers, businesses and governments, which could mark its return to the commercial server market after more than a decade. Two versions of the server are reportedly being considered, with the smaller configuration combining two upcoming M8 Ultra chips and a larger version using four M8 Ultra chips.

Nvidia's NVLink Fusion technology is being discussed for connecting the chips, although the project remains under development and is not expected to reach the market before 2029. Apple has not sold a server since 2011, meaning this would be a return to selling server hardware directly to outside customers. The inclusion of governments among potential customers comes as Europe increases its focus on technological sovereignty, with the European Commission proposing the Cloud and AI Development Act in June.