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OpenAI Develops Custom Chip, Jalapeño, with Broadcom
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- →Custom chips allow companies to optimize performance for specific AI applications.
- →Reducing reliance on Nvidia could alter the competitive dynamics of the AI chip market.
- →This trend reflects a strategic move towards greater control and flexibility in hardware design.
OpenAI has announced its collaboration with Broadcom to develop a custom inference chip named Jalapeño. This initiative is part of a broader trend where major tech companies like Google, Apple, and SpaceX are creating their own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia. The custom chips offer tailored performance enhancements and greater control over hardware specifications. This shift could significantly impact Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market, as companies seek to optimize their hardware for specific applications.
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