OpenAI has announced plans to develop its own custom inference chip, named Jalapeño, in collaboration with Broadcom. This move marks a significant shift as major companies like Google, Apple, and SpaceX are also creating their own chips to reduce dependency on Nvidia, which has long dominated the AI chip market. The aim is to achieve greater control and performance tailored to specific needs, akin to the improvements Apple experienced after moving away from Intel. The trend towards custom silicon is expected to reshape the industry, as discussed in the latest episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast.
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OpenAI Joins Growing Trend of Companies Developing Custom Chips to Compete with Nvidia
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