Google has added two systems to its eighth-generation TPU lineup: the TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max, aimed at companies running AI agents. It's the first time it has launched four TPU systems in one year.
The 8i Max handles very long inputs and offers the most compute per rack, while the 8tx suits sensitive work that needs confidential processing.
Google says its TPUs now serve close to 100 outside clients, from trading firms to universities. Its AlphaChip and Gemini models are used to produce chip layouts in hours rather than weeks.
