OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure

OpenAI has unveiled its first custom AI chip, Jalapeno, developed with Broadcom to boost its infrastructure. This move aims to overcome computing power shortages and reduce reliance on Nvidia's GPUs. Designed for AI inference, the chip is comparable to Nvidia's and Google's offerings. OpenAI plans to deploy Jalapeno by year-end, marking a significant step in its multi-generation chip development strategy.