Posted 1/20/2024, 9:07:00 PM
OpenAI Seeks Billions to Build AI Chip Factories, Ensure Supply for Products Like ChatGPT
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman aiming to raise billions to set up a network of chip factories globally
- Goal is to ensure adequate supply of AI chips to meet projected demand by end of decade
- Building chip fabs requires tens of billions per facility; Altman has discussed potential funding with investors like G42 and SoftBank
- OpenAI would partner with top chipmakers like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel in this venture
- Altman sees insufficient forecasted AI chip production currently; chips vital for OpenAI products like ChatGPT