This custom chip is part of OpenAI’s strategy to strengthen its infrastructure and negotiating position with chip suppliers, namely NVIDIA, as rising costs and demand for AI hardware push companies to

According to sources referenced by Reuters, the company is apparently in the final months of finalizing the design for the in-house chip, with plans for the chip to be sent for fabrication at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. this year. The same report claims that OpenAI is aiming to have the chip in mass production by 2026.

A new report suggests OpenAI is in the process of developing its first in-house AI chip, for early production with TSMC in 2025. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

OpenAI remains on track to start producing its in-house AI chip next year, according to a report from Reuters. Sources tell the outlet that OpenAI plans to finalize its design over the next few months before sending it to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) for fabrication.