Xiaomi expands in-house chips to AI and self-driving

Xiaomi's new Xring processors mark a strategic broadening of its in-house chip efforts, moving beyond smartphones into AI acceleration and autonomous driving. The move deepens its partnership with TSMC, which will manufacture the chips. By designing its own processors, Xiaomi aims to reduce its dependence on external chip suppliers, potentially giving it more control over its product roadmap and supply chain. This is a notable step for a company that has historically relied heavily on third-party chips, and it signals a longer-term ambition to integrate more custom silicon across its product lines.