Posted 1/20/2024, 12:59:00 AM
OpenAI Seeks Billions to Build AI Chip Factories Amid Supply Squeeze
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking billions in capital to build a network of AI chip factories
- Goal is to ensure adequate supply of AI accelerators to meet growing demand from companies adopting AI
- Single chip factories can cost $10B-$20B and take 4-5 years to build
- Money would likely go to leading chip manufacturers like TSMC, Samsung, Intel
- Advanced packaging facilities, not just foundries, also need investment to address supply bottlenecks