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 According to a recent report by Bloomberg News, Microsoft Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) are collaborating to develop a new artificial intelligence (AI) processor, codenamed Athena. The new processor is aimed at providing an alternative to Nvidia Corp., which currently dominates the market for AI-capable graphics processing units (GPUs). The partnership between Microsoft and AMD aims to develop a specialized chip that can handle AI workloads, including training models and making inferences on new data. This is particularly important for Microsoft, as the company currently relies on thousands of Nvidia GPUs to power its AI infrastructure, including OpenAI’s popular chatbot, ChatGPT. By working with AMD to develop Athena, Microsoft is looking to secure a more reliable supply of AI-capable chips while also reducing its dependence on Nvidia. According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft is providing financial support to bolster AMD's efforts, as well a...