"Google Introduces Axion: Its Custom Arm-based CPU for Data Centers"

Google announces plans to release a custom-built Arm-based server chip in 2024, aiming to make cloud computing more cost-effective and compete with rivals Amazon and Microsoft, who have already been utilizing similar strategies. The move reflects Google's efforts to expand its presence in the cloud infrastructure market, which is growing rapidly. The new chip, named Axion, is expected to offer improved performance and energy efficiency, potentially leading to lower carbon emissions for certain workloads.