OpenAI considers developing own AI chip with Broadcom
CEO Sam Altman is spearheading an ambitious plan to raise billions of dollars to fund the creation of semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is in discussions with Broadcom and other chip designers about developing a new AI chip. This move aims to address the shortage of expensive graphic processing units required for developing its AI models, such as ChatGPT, GPT-4, and DALL-E3.
The Microsoft-backed company is hiring former Google employees who developed the tech giant’s own AI chip and plans to create an AI server chip. OpenAI is exploring the idea of making its own AI chips to ensure a more stable supply of essential components.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has ambitious plans to raise billions of dollars to establish semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Potential partners for this venture include Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, and Samsung Electronics.
A spokesperson for OpenAI mentioned that the company is having ongoing conversations with industry and government stakeholders to enhance access to the infrastructure needed for making AI benefits widely accessible.
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