[IMPORTANT] Microsoft Introduces Maia 200 AI Chip to Challenge Nvidia and Google in AI Computing

Microsoft has unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip with 140 billion transistors and 216GB of HBM3e memory, boasting 30% better performance per dollar than previous models. This new chip powers OpenAI’s GPT-5.2, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and other enterprise applications, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia’s AI hardware. The announcement has sparked investor optimism, with shares rising and analysts maintaining a strong buy rating on Microsoft stock with a $600 price target.