[News] OpenAI in Talks with Broadcom, Starting a AI Chip Plan with USD 7 Trillion

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According to a report from The Information, generative AI application giant OpenAI has held talks with several chip designers, including Broadcom, to discuss plans for developing new AI chip.

It’s reported that OpenAI is currently exploring the possibility of manufacturing its own AI chip. This move would not only allow for efficient integration of software and hardware,  but also help alleviate the current shortage of AI chips. Moreover, OpenAI is said to be actively recruiting former Google employees, hoping to leverage their experience and expertise in developing Tensor processors to create its own AI chip.

The report emphasized that there is little possibility for OpenAI to develop AI server chip that can rival that of NVIDIA, and it would take years of research and development to achieve any significant results.

However, OpenAI might be able to shorten the development time by actively drawing in former talents from Google and harnessing their expertise and experience in developing Tensor processors.

Previously, the industry pointed out that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has formulated an ambitious AI chip development plan, aiming to raise USD 7 trillion to renovate the global semiconductor industry ecosystem and promote the development of the general AI industry.

Sam Altman also stated that this USD 7 trillion would bring about considerable investment in AI, enabling the fabrication of AI chip and the construction of AI-related infrastructures, which will ultimately translate into vast services to the world and substantial value to everyone.

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