Meta Plans to Develop Custom Chips to Train Its AI Models

Meta Platforms Inc. is advancing plans to develop custom silicon, including AI-training processors, despite recent partnerships with leading chipmakers, according to its CFO. The company aims to build proprietary chips to train next-generation AI models, signaling a long-term shift toward in-house hardware development. This move follows recent high-profile supply agreements with top semiconductor manufacturers, suggesting Meta seeks both external and internal solutions for AI infrastructure. The announcement underscores growing industry competition to control AI hardware, as tech giants race to optimize performance and reduce reliance on third-party suppliers. The initiative reflects Meta’s broader strategy to verticalize its AI stack, potentially improving efficiency and cost control in model development.