The podcast also touched on the recent changes and drama surrounding OpenAI. Vellante argued that the current structure of OpenAI, a nonprofit running a for-profit, is flawed and needs to change. He also suggested that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is in the process of consolidating power, while Microsoft has secured a board observer seat to avoid future surprises.
Key takeaways:
- The chip wars continue to rage on, with companies, developers, and architects determining how to deploy their resources to maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence.
- AMD made a significant announcement, stating that they're shipping their latest AI chip, which is comparable in performance to the H100. The market forecast for AI chips is expected to reach $400 billion by 2027.
- There have been significant changes around OpenAI since the last episode of theCUBE podcast, with Sam Altman consolidating power. However, the structure of OpenAI is criticized as one cannot have a nonprofit running a for-profit.
- TheCUBE continues to be a platform for industry experts to discuss and analyze the latest developments in the tech industry, with a focus on AI and cloud computing.