Google Cloud Next 2026: TPU 8t & 8i Revolutionize AI
Industry Analysis April 28, 2026 © Gate of AI Google has officially retired the “one-size-fits-all” AI chip. With the launch of the 8th-generation TPU 8t and 8i, alongside a massive rebranding of Vertex AI, Google is betting that extreme vertical integration is the only way to beat OpenAI and NVIDIA. Gate of AI Editorial Team











