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SambaNova Unveils Fastest Chip for Agentic AI, Collaborates with Intel, and Raises $350M+
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2026--SambaNova today introduced their SN50 AI chip, which boasts a max speed that’s 5X faster than competitive chips. The company also announced a planned collaboration with Intel to deliver high‑performance, cost‑efficient AI inference solutions, and more than $350M in investment from new and existing investors.
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