Market Chatter: Meta to Start Deploying New In-House AI Chips in Data Centers in 2027

11:38 AM EDT, 09/15/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Meta Platforms (META) is planning to start deploying a new in-house AI chip in data centers in H1 2027, a step expected to reduce costs and energy use, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing an interview with Yee Jiun Song, vice president of engineering. The company is testing its third-generation chip, MTIA 450, or Arke, while the next model, MTIA 500, or Astrid, is slated to complete design work in about a month and begin deployment by the end of 2027, the report said. Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 667.24, Change: +1.64, Percent Change: +0.25