Microsoft’s Next-Gen AI Chip Production Reportedly Delayed to 2026

Microsoft’s next-gen Maia AI chip, codenamed Braga, reportedly faces a delay of at least six months, pushing mass production to 2026. A report by The Information reveals that this is due to design changes, staffing issues, and high turnover. Once released, the chip is expected to underperform Nvidia’s Blackwell, impacting Microsoft’s plans to deploy Braga in its data centres this year.