OpenAI Explores Making Its Own AI Chips Amid Shortages

OpenAI, a well-funded AI startup, is considering developing its own AI chips to address the shortage of chips for training AI models. The company is exploring various strategies, including acquiring a chip manufacturer or designing chips internally. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has prioritized the acquisition of more AI chips. Currently, OpenAI relies on GPU-based hardware, but the GPU supply chain has been strained due to the generative AI boom. Creating its own chips could be a costly and time-consuming endeavor, but OpenAI is in a strong financial position to invest in R&D.