MediaTek moves toward custom data-centre AI silicon
MediaTek approved a discretionary $5 billion financing framework and says production of its first custom data-centre AI chip will begin in late 2026. It forecasts more than $2 billion in 2026 AI-chip revenue.
Why it matters: Custom accelerator competition is widening beyond hyperscaler-designed chips and established GPU suppliers, especially for workloads optimized around power and total system cost.