Altman is also in negotiations with other major investors, including G42 and SoftBank Group Corp, with the aim of creating a global network of AI chip manufacturing facilities. The discussions involve companies that have previously secured investments or worked with Samsung and SK Group. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is also part of these ongoing dialogues. OpenAI has recently introduced new features for ChatGPT, such as the GPT Store and GPT mentions.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is exploring a potential AI semiconductor partnership with Samsung and SK Group, with Altman recently visiting South Korea to discuss investment opportunities and tour Samsung Semiconductor’s factory.
- There is speculation that OpenAI is aiming to develop and produce its own AI chips, with a particular interest in procuring High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) technology from Samsung and SK, a crucial component in AI chip development.
- Altman is also reportedly in negotiations with other major investors, including G42 and SoftBank Group Corp, with the aim of establishing a global network of AI chip manufacturing facilities, potentially valued in the multi-billion dollar range.
- OpenAI has recently introduced new features for ChatGPT, including the GPT Store and GPT mentions, and Samsung Electronics have been working with Google to provide generative AI features in Samsung phones.