Microsoft has announced the release of its Maia 200 AI chip, featuring 140 billion transistors and 216GB of HBM3e memory. According to NS3.AI, this new chip offers a 30% improvement in performance per dollar compared to previous models. The Maia 200 is designed to support OpenAI’s GPT-5.2, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other enterprise applications, aiming to decrease dependency on Nvidia’s AI hardware. The announcement has led to increased investor confidence, with Microsoft shares rising and analysts maintaining a strong buy rating with a $600 price target.

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