Google unveils eighth-gen TPUs for AI agents

Google has launched its eighth-generation Tensor Processor Units (TPUs), TPU 8t and TPU 8i, engineered for the 'agentic era.' The TPU 8t is a training powerhouse designed for complex model development, while the TPU 8i specializes in low-latency inference critical for AI agents. These custom-engineered chips aim to deliver enhanced performance and energy efficiency compared to previous generations. Available later this year, they are built to scale AI workloads and support the reasoning and execution demands of advanced AI agents, building on a decade of TPU development.