OpenAI is preparing to design and manufacture its own artificial intelligence chip, with support from semiconductor giant Broadcom, according to a report by the Financial Times. The move signals a push by the ChatGPT-maker to reduce reliance on Nvidia, whose accelerators currently dominate the market.
First units expected in 2026
According to the publication, the first units are expected to be shipped as early as next year, though they will initially be deployed within OpenAI’s own infrastructure rather than sold to third parties. If successful, the…