Nvidia's Blackwell AI Chips Delayed by Design Flaws
The release of Nvidia's next-generation AI chips is postponed by at least three months, impacting major tech companies' plans.
- Nvidia discovered design flaws in the processor die connecting two GPUs on the GB200 chip.
- Shipments of the Blackwell series are now expected in early 2025 instead of late 2024.
- Major customers like Microsoft, Google, and Meta have placed orders worth tens of billions of dollars.
- Nvidia is conducting new production tests with TSMC to resolve the issues.
- The delay could allow competitors like AMD and Intel to gain market share in the AI chip sector.