OpenAI plans to develop its own chips for AI systems

OpenAI, a company responsible for language models artificial intelligence (AI) and similar tools ChatGPTHe is considering entering the semiconductor business.

According to this ReutersOpenAI has begun exploring the possibility of producing its own product custom artificial intelligence chips. Sources consulted by the report suggest he had previously considered a potential company to buy will implement the plan, but the name has not been disclosed.

“Plan B” would be to work closely with companies that specialize in AI processors, such as market leader NVIDIA, and then diversify their suppliers so they don’t rely on just one company.

This strategy It has been in the planning stages since last year.ChatGPT has exploded in popularity but no decision has been made by the company yet.

Chip stocks decreased, demand for artificial intelligence increased

According to sources ReutersOpenAI’s analysis would have found that inventory was low, as well as a shortage of chips produced for use in demanding AI systems like the company’s own system.

Additionally, there is huge demand from many platforms launching features that use the technology. NVIDIA itself also reported record revenue in 2023 due to high demand for such components.

Therefore, the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, would determine the company’s priority Purchasing more processor units to meet high demand.

If OpenAI decides to create and use its own chips, it will join a select group of companies that have decided to follow suit in order to become less dependent on companies in the industry. It will be similar to this situation: Applewith processors M line It’s from Google, which is on the third generation of the SoC known as the A family, or Tensor, in Macs and iPhones.