OpenAI has landed a brand new {hardware} companion.
The AI analysis lab introduced Monday it fashioned a partnership with semiconductor firm Broadcom for 10 gigawatts value of customized AI accelerator {hardware}. These AI accelerator racks shall be deployed to OpenAI knowledge facilities and companion knowledge facilities beginning in 2026 and operating by means of 2029.
“By designing its personal chips and methods, OpenAI can embed what it’s realized from growing frontier fashions and merchandise straight into the {hardware}, unlocking new ranges of functionality and intelligence,” the corporate mentioned in a press launch.
Whereas phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed, the Monetary Occasions estimated it might value OpenAI an estimated $350 billion to $500 billion.
That is simply the newest infrastructure deal for OpenAI in current weeks.
Final week, OpenAI introduced it was buying a further six gigawatts of chips from AMD in a deal value tens of billions of {dollars}. In September, Nvidia introduced it was investing $100 billion into OpenAI alongside a letter of intent for OpenAI to faucet 10 gigawatts value of Nvidia {hardware}.
OpenAI additionally allegedly signed a historic $300 billion cloud infrastructure deal with Oracle in September. Neither firm has confirmed the deal.
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