Microsoft is reportedly working on new ARM chips, competing with Apple’s recently released M1 chips. The Redmond company is also optimizing Windows 12 for ARM architecture, as revealed by related job openings. Microsoft is looking to have its own System-on-a-Chip (SoC) to provide specialized hardware for certain functions, just like Apple did with the M1 chip. The ‘Microsoft Silicon Team’ is responsible for building complex, state-of-the-art SoCs with leading manufacturing processes. Windows has already appeared on ARM before, but this is the first time Microsoft is joining the chip design battle. The ARM project is likely to have a major impact on Windows 12, which is expected in 2024. The new operating system will be equipped with many AI features, and a specialized ARM chip should provide faster performance in this area. Microsoft’s ARM plans could have a significant impact on the AI computing landscape in 2024.
