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CPU

NOUN
central processing unit
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“The related dislocation has to do with investors expecting the memory cycle to be over, while underwriting continued CPU growth through 2030.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

The terms call for Anthropic to pay $11.6 billion over 7 years to use CPU capabilities from Akamai Cloud’s distributed AI infrastructure and software.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The A20 Pro chip is built on 2-nanometer technology and features improved GPU, CPU, and two neural engines designed to handle on-device artificial-intelligence workloads.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Nvidia earnings are Wednesday but rival Advanced Micro Devices is the chip maker that could capitalize on booming CPU demand.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

When we get back to the truck, CPU leaps up, places her front paws on Ray’s chest, and covers his chin with dog kisses.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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