Apple is significantly accelerating its AI-focused chip roadmap, according to a detailed report from Bloomberg's Mark...
Apple is significantly accelerating its AI-focused chip roadmap, according to a detailed report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Apple is significantly accelerating its AI-focused chip roadmap, according to a detailed report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The M7 chip is already taping out with major Neural Engine upgrades, and the M7 Ultra is expected to support up to 1.5TB of RAM, enabling server-grade AI workloads. This development builds on Apple's legacy from its self-driving car program, which spurred the creation of the Neural Engine. The company is skipping the M6 Pro/Max/Ultra variants to push the M7 family faster. Additionally, DigiTimes reports that Apple is accelerating its AI chip roadmap as next-gen Macs prioritize neural processing. The Verge confirms that Apple's AI hardware strategy is becoming a cornerstone, with the M7 Ultra potentially powering a new server product.
However, there are counterpoints: Google is reportedly beating Apple to TSMC's 2nm node with its Tensor G6 chip, and the Trump administration has urged Apple to procure chips from Intel in exchange for tariff relief. Apple is also testing CXMT chips for devices sold in China, indicating geopolitical pressure.
Overall, the acceleration of Apple's custom AI silicon signals increased investment in on-device and server-side AI, with potential spillover effects for TSMC (manufacturing), NVDA (competition in AI inference), and GOOGL (2nm race). The M7 Ultra's 1.5TB RAM capacity points to high-end AI workloads that could compete with NVIDIA's GPU offerings.
What the sources said:
- Bloomberg (Gurman): "Apple is already taping out M7 with major NPU upgrades... M7 Ultra with 1.5TB RAM." (Source)
- DigiTimes: "Apple reportedly accelerates AI chip roadmap as next-gen Macs prioritize neural processing." (Source)
- The Verge: "The company is accelerating development of the M7 Ultra, which could support up to 1.5TB of RAM." (Source)
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- https://technode.com/2026/07/13/google-reportedly-beats-apple-to-tsmcs-2nm-chip-debut-with-tensor-g6/
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“Sotheby’s video showcases working Apple-1 serial number 01-0033 — part of its upcoming History of Science & Technology sale Other computers on sale include notable Mark-8, Altair 8800, and NeXT cubes. Prestigious scientific lots include items...”
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-12/apple-s-chip-plans-m6-m7-pro-m7-max-m7-ultra-m8-details-touch-macbook-pro
“Apple’s self-driving car program never really got off the ground, but it may have been what made the company’s chips the powerful AI performers they are. Early in the development of the self-driving platform, Apple realized...”
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“Manifold consensus on 'Will Apple release an AI chip for iPhones in 2026?': YES=77.34%”
“Manifold consensus on 'Will Apple still be partnered with OpenAI in 2028?': YES=33.65%”
“Manifold consensus on 'Will any 4 of AAPL, AMZN, ASML, GOOG, META, MSFT, NVDA, and TSM lose 60% of their peak value before 2028?': YES=24.53%”
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