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Recent developments include the introduction of two state-of-the-art AI chips: Talum 2 and Spire. These chips are integral to the next generation of IBM's Z mainframe systems. The Talum 2 processor is engineered for general-purpose computing with dedicated AI cores, allowing for accelerated AI inference tasks critical for cloud-based applications. Furthermore, the Spire chip, functioning as an AI ASIC, is uniquely designed for neural network operations, greatly enhancing efficiency and speed for tasks such as language processing and image recognition.