CEO Sam Altman has prioritized acquiring more AI chips due to the scarcity of graphics processing units, a market largely controlled by Nvidia. Altman's concerns are twofold: a shortage of advanced processors that power OpenAI's software, and the high costs associated with running the hardware necessary for its products and efforts.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is considering making its own AI chips and has even evaluated potential acquisition targets.
- The company has been exploring various options to address the shortage of expensive AI chips it relies on, including building its own AI chip, partnering more closely with other chipmakers like Nvidia, and diversifying its suppliers.
- CEO Sam Altman has made acquiring more AI chips a top priority for the company, expressing concern over the scarcity of graphics processing units, a market largely dominated by Nvidia.
- Altman's push for more chips is driven by two major concerns: a shortage of the advanced processors that power OpenAI's software and the high costs associated with running the necessary hardware to power its efforts and products.