Japan's Aisin develops new type of AI chip that cuts energy use 98%

Toyota supplier leverages Tohoku University's expertise in efficient magnetic RAM Aisin developed a new type of semiconductor that incorporates MRAM in collaboration with Tohoku University. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara) NAGOYA, Japan -- Japanese automotive parts supplier Aisin has developed a new semiconductor using magnetic technology that consumes about 98% less power than similar existing chips, the company said Monday, a breakthrough expected to help process large amounts of data more efficiently.