Apple eyes enterprise AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips: Report

Apple is reportedly developing AI-focused enterprise servers powered by M8 Ultra chips for sale to businesses, developers and governments as early as 2029.

After the recent launch of its flagship devices, Apple is now working out plans to manufacture enterprise servers that would be powered by M8 Ultra chips, according to a new report. The company plans to offer the AI-focused servers for sale, not just use them internally. Two versions of the servers are in development, with Apple considering the incorporation of Nvidia networking tech in the machines.

Reports from The Information reveal that the plans for these new servers have not been finalized and that the servers are not expected to go on sale until 2029.

Apple may have prospects of developing the server with plans to sell it to AI developers, other businesses, and governments. The product under consideration would arrive in two versions, a smaller one with two of Apple's planned M8 Ultra chips and a bigger one with four M8 Ultra chips joined together.

Apple has reportedly thought of connecting M8 chips in the server using NVLink Fusion from Nvidia. These include switches, chiplets, and software that help chips communicate with each other in data centers.

John Ternus has been in favor of the new development, and Apple is said to have been working on the project for around a year.

While reports suggest Apple will use the M8 processor, a post shared by Mark Gurman reveals that its possible that Apple may use the M7 chip instead.