New Nvidia AI chips overheating in servers, the Information reports

Blackwell AI chips face overheating issues in server racks, delaying deployment for major clients like Meta and Google.
  • Overheating Issue: Nvidia’s Blackwell AI chips reportedly overheat in server racks designed for 72 chips, delaying customer deployments.
  • Redesign Requests: Nvidia has asked suppliers to modify rack designs multiple times to address the problem.
  • Product Delays: Initial shipment scheduled for Q2 2024 was delayed, impacting customers like Meta, Google, and Microsoft.
  • Blackwell Features: The chips combine two silicon squares for 30x performance improvement in tasks like chatbot responses.
  • Company Statement: Nvidia termed the design iterations normal, emphasizing collaboration with cloud providers.