New AI Chips from Broadcom and Qualcomm

Broadcom 與 Qualcomm 推出新款 AI 晶片

Jun 24, 2026, 19:03
GlobalTechnology

Introduction

Broadcom and Qualcomm are making new computer parts for AI. They want to help data centers work better.

Broadcom 與 Qualcomm 正在開發新的 AI 電腦零件，旨在提升數據中心的運作效率。

Main Body

Broadcom and OpenAI made a new chip. It is called Jalapeño. This chip uses less power and costs less money. It will start working in 2026.

Broadcom 與 OpenAI 研發了一款名為 Jalapeño 的新晶片。這款晶片功耗較低且成本更低，將於 2026 年投入使用。

Qualcomm is making new chips for big computers. Meta will use these chips in 2028. Qualcomm also bought a company called Modular for nearly 4 billion dollars. This helps their software work on many different chips.

Qualcomm 正在開發用於大型電腦的新晶片，Meta 將於 2028 年採用。此外，Qualcomm 以近 40 億美元收購了名為 Modular 的公司，這有助於其軟體能兼容於多種不同的晶片。

Many big companies now make their own chips. They do not want to buy everything from one company. They need more power for AI to work fast.

目前許多大公司開始研發自有晶片，不希望過於依賴單一供應商。他們需要更強大的算力來提升 AI 的運行速度。

Conclusion

Companies are making special chips and software to compete in the AI market.

各公司正研發專用晶片與軟體，以在 AI 市場中競爭。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Quick Change: Now vs. Later

Look at how the story talks about time. We use different words to show if something is happening today or in the future.

1. Right Now (Present)

  • "Companies are making..."
  • "They do not want..."
  • "They need..." → Use this for things that are true today.

2. Later (Future)

  • "It will start working..."
  • "Meta will use..."

💡 Simple Rule: If you see WILL, the action is a promise or a plan for the future (like 2026 or 2028).

Vocabulary for the Real World

  • Less power →\rightarrow Uses a small amount of electricity.
  • Less money →\rightarrow It is cheaper.
  • Big computers →\rightarrow Data centers.

Vocabulary Learning

parts (n.)
Pieces of a larger machine
Example:The computer needs new parts to work faster.
data centers (n.)
Large buildings with many computers that store information
Example:Data centers use a lot of electricity.
power (n.)
Energy used to make a machine work
Example:This new phone uses less power.
software (n.)
Programs and operating information used by a computer
Example:I need to update the software on my laptop.
compete (v.)
To try to be more successful than others
Example:Two companies compete to sell the best phone.
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