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

Gadgets360 - Nov 11, 2026

Google has introduced two new Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) systems as part of the eighth-generation lineup, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The TPU 8tx is designed and optimised for secure and confidential AI inference. The company claims that the chip can also be used for small-scale training of AI models. Google’s TPU 8tx is built for regulated enterprises an...

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