Apple Developing AI Server Utilizing M-series Ultra Chips

<p>Apple is developing an AI server that will utilize the company's M-series Ultra chips, which are currently used in Mac desktops. The anticipated release of this product in 2029 would mark Apple’s first entry into the server market in nearly twenty years.</p><p>The enterprise server is expected to be available in two configurations, featuring either two or four of Apple’s forthcoming M8 Ultra chips, according to a report from The Information. The project reportedly received backing from Apple CEO John Ternus when it was initiated a year ago, during his tenure leading Apple’s hardware engineering.</p><p>This development aligns with the increasing sales of Apple’s Mac mini and Mac Studio, as AI developers and companies are purchasing these devices to support AI workloads. The demand for computing devices powered by Apple’s M-series Ultra chips has likely influenced the company's decision to pursue an enterprise server utilizing the same technology.</p>