ChatGPT Seeks Billions to Build AI Chip Factories Worldwide
• ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman aims to raise billions to build AI chip factories globally • Talks underway with investors like Abu Dhabi's G42 and SoftBank to raise $8B-$10B • Goal is to ensure adequate AI chip supply to meet projected high demand • Plan involves partnering with top chip manufacturers like Intel, TSMC, Samsung • Microsoft is interested; factories would take years and tens of billions of dollars to build