Arm Holdings Announces New AI Chip AGI CPU with Expected Market Launch 2026

On March 24, 2026, Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: ARM) unveiled its new AI chip, the AGI CPU, designed for agentic AI applications. The company is transitioning from a licensing model to manufacturing chips directly, which is anticipated to improve profit margins but will necessitate significant initial investment. The AGI CPU is being developed in collaboration with Meta and Taiwan Semiconductor, with a market launch expected later this year. Arm Holdings, founded in 1990, is under the ownership of SoftBank Group and is headquartered in the UK and California.