# Apple is reportedly developing its first AI server chip, codenamed Baltra, with Broadcom, for production in 2026

Canonical page: https://technooptimist.io/stories/apple-is-reportedly-developing-its-first-ai-server-chip-codenamed-0a03e106
Date: 11 Dec 2024
About: [Apple](https://technooptimist.io/companies/apple.md) · [Baltra (AI server chip)](https://technooptimist.io/computing/baltra.md)
Original source: https://decrypt.co/296139/apple-partners-with-broadcom-to-develop-first-ai-server-chips-launch-set-for-2026

The Information reported, citing people with direct knowledge, that Apple is building a chip for its AI servers, codenamed Baltra. It would be Apple's first chip made for data-center AI rather than its own devices. Apple and Broadcom did not comment.

## Key facts

- Apple's silicon design team in Israel leads the project.
- Broadcom is working with Apple on the chip's networking.
- Mass production was expected in 2026, with TSMC making the chip.

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