The company's interest in building custom AI chips is not only linked to maintaining its AI services, but also reportedly tied to its plans to build a new AI hardware device with former Apple chief designer Jony Ive. However, OpenAI has not yet officially commented on these reports.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI, known for its AI chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly interested in manufacturing its own custom AI chips.
- This move is seen as a strategy to ensure that OpenAI's AI services are not affected by the ongoing global chip shortage.
- OpenAI is considering several options, including acquiring a chip company, working more closely with its current primary chip supplier NVIDIA, or diversifying its chip suppliers.
- The company is also reportedly planning to build a new AI hardware device with the help of former chief Apple designer Jony Ive, which could be another reason for its interest in chip manufacturing.