Partnering with Broadcom, OpenAI Reportedly Creates Its Own AI Chip

OpenAI is Setting the Tech World Abuzz: The AI Giant’s Upcoming Collaboration with Chip Expert Broadcom

Tantalizing whispers and tech rumors suggest that the AI realm could soon face a significant reshuffling, with AI powerhouse OpenAI reportedly rolling up its sleeves to build its very own AI chip. The masterminds behind this ambitious endeavor? OpenAi and renowned US semiconductor manufacturer, Broadcom. With this bold move, Sam Altman, the trailblazing CEO of OpenAI, aims to shake off the shackles of dependence on Nvidia GPUs, while also fortifying the supply of vital components that keep the cogs of AI models turning.

Previous tech escapades tell a tale of OpenAI’s stalwart dedication to forging their own path. The team is said to have snapped up expert minds from Google’s workforce, those who had a significant hand in crafting the internet giant’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) AI chip. Altman himself is no stranger to larger-than-life ventures with foresighted gaze set on building a network of semiconductor factories financed by a breathtaking fund-raising aim. The figure on the horizon? Hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars.

In an article curated by KompasTekno from TechSpot on Monday (22/7/2024), the tech world is abuzz with news of backstage discussions between Altman and Broadcom about birthing the much-anticipated AI chips. The cornerstone of this partnership is the impressive track record of Broadcom in creating existing AI chips. Tracing the tech breadcrumbs, we spot Broadcom’s footprints in past collaborations with Google to develop its now six times improved TPU chips.

Broadcom not only brings to the table its in-depth knowledge of ASIC (Application-specific Integrated Circuit) chips but also a treasure chest of data center products like network components and PCIe and SSD controllers. These resources align impeccably with OpenAI’s quest for chips custom-built for specific purposes.

As one insider confided to The Information, while plans are heating up, OpenAI is yet to chart out the blueprint for the chip’s design. This means that although the tech world waits with bated breath, it’s anticipated that we won’t see the first AI chips rolling off the assembly line until 2026 at the earliest. This suggests that OpenAI and Broadcom are taking the ‘slow and steady’ approach to ensure top-notch quality, refusing to be hurried by the ticking tech clock.

SOURCE : KOMPAS INDONESIA