Aisin develops AI chip cutting energy use by 98 percent, Nikkei Asia reports

Japan's Aisin said today it has developed a new type of AI chip that cuts energy use by 98 percent, according to Nikkei Asia. The breakthrough comes as AI computing's power demands strain data centers and devices, making efficiency a competitive priority across the industry. If validated at scale, the claimed reduction could shift more AI workloads to cars, robots, and factory equipment where power budgets are tight.

Nikkei Asia reports Aisin is targeting real-world inference with a design focused on drastically lower consumption, though detailed specifications and timelines were not immediately disclosed. The effort signals Japan's bid to carve a role in next-generation semiconductors as global players race to curb AI's energy footprint. Watch for Aisin to publish technical specs, third-party benchmarks, and commercialization plans in the coming weeks. [Developing. This article will be updated.]