Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is delving into advanced chipmaking for AI with its new Maia 100 chip, showcasing a significant shift towards liquid cooling methods in data centers.
The company designed the chip to attach to a cold plate, cooled by liquid flowing beneath, marking a transition from traditional air cooling methods. Liquid cooling, known for its superior heat absorption capacity compared to air, is not new to the tech world.
Crypto miners and PC gamers used it for enhanced cooling efficiency, Bloomberg reports.
Still, its broader application ...