This Week In AI Chips - AI Powers Shift In-Car Experience Through Strategic Partnerships

Recent developments in the AI chip industry highlight significant advancements in in-car AI experiences, as Cerence, NVIDIA, and Microsoft deepen their collaboration. Cerence xUI, a hybrid, agentic AI platform, now leverages NVIDIA AI Enterprise and runs on Microsoft Azure, garnering strong traction with automakers worldwide. This partnership aims to meet the demand for natural, in-car experiences powered by large language models, with multiple global automakers set to deploy these solutions in vehicles launching in 2026. Through integrations like NVIDIA NIM microservices, these platforms promise enhanced performance, reduced latency, and accelerated production cycles, transforming the automotive AI landscape.

• NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) last closed at $187.24 down 0.5%.

In other trading, Hangzhou Changchuan TechnologyLtd (SZSE:300604) was a standout up 13.1% and closing at CN¥125.90. At the same time, Jentech Precision Industrial (TWSE:3653) lagged, down 5.7% to end trading at NT$2,490.00.

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Best AI Chip Stocks

• Micron Technology (NasdaqGS:MU) finished trading at $343.43 up 10%, not far from its 52-week high.
• Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) ended the day at $343.77 up 0.1%. This week, Broadcom launched its next-generation BCM4918 APU and new dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, showcasing advancements in AI-driven connectivity and security.
• Advanced Micro Devices (NasdaqGS:AMD) closed at $214.35 down 3%. This week, AMD announced a collaboration with Autolink and introduced new AI-driven embedded processors for edge applications.

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• "Cerence xUI, Leveraging NVIDIA AI Enterprise and Running on Microsoft Azure, Drives Strong Traction with Automakers" from Cerence Operating Company on GlobeNewswire (published 05 January 2026)

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