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Why custom silicon is critical for AI innovation

Written by MediaTek Inc. | January 1, 2026

 

In a recent conversation with SixFive Media, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman sat down with MediaTek's Shahar Noy, AVP of Data Center Solutions, and Rahul Sandil, VP and GM of Global Corporate Marcom, to explore the company's expanding influence in custom silicon and AI innovation, detailing the decade-long history of deep technical heritage, enterprise investments, and collaborations with major tech companies. The discussion highlighted how surging AI workloads are reshaping computing requirements, and how MediaTek's leading technologies are meeting these demands.