Meta Named First Customer for Arm’s 136-Core CPU, Hit by New Mexico Ruling
Arm Holdings will sell its first in-house AGI CPU with up to 136 cores at 300 W, naming Meta as its first major customer and targeting $15 billion in annual chip sales by 2031. A New Mexico jury found Meta violated consumer protection law by harming children’s mental health, risking legal liabilities.
1. Arm Chip Partnership with Meta
Arm Holdings will begin selling its own AGI CPU, featuring up to 136 processing cores and drawing 300 watts, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. producing the chips. Meta Platforms Inc. is the inaugural customer, and Arm projects $15 billion in annual chip revenue by 2031, surpassing its current IP licensing sales.
2. New Mexico Jury Verdict Against Meta
A New Mexico jury ruled that Meta violated state consumer protection law by harming children’s mental health through its social media platforms. The decision exposes the company to potential fines and injunctions, heightening legal and reputational risks that could influence future regulatory scrutiny.