Nvidia postpones the commencement of sales for new AI processors

Nvidia has informed its clientele that the release of their latest AI processors in the Blackwell range will face a delay of at least three months, as reported by The Information.

Despite being showcased in March, the B200 chip has encountered a critical design flaw that necessitates rectification before it can be widely distributed, as per insider sources.

Based on reports from The Verge, it will prove challenging for Nvidia and their partner TSMC to supply substantial quantities of the chip before the year’s end, requiring comprehensive testing beforehand. This setback constitutes a significant obstacle not just for Nvidia, but also for major players like Microsoft, Google, and Meta, who have collectively placed orders amounting to tens of billions of dollars for these chips.

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