Google Expands Eighth-Generation TPU Portfolio With 8tx and 8i Max Chips for Secure AI Inference, High Compute Density

Google has expanded its eighth-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) portfolio with the introduction of two new systems, the TPU 8tx and 8i Max, as announced on Tuesday. The TPU 8tx is designed and optimized for secure and confidential AI inference, and can also be used for small-scale training of AI models. It is built for regulated enterprises and offers high compute density.