OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) research organisation behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is set to finalise its first custom chip design this year. The move is aimed at reducing the company's reliance on Nvidia, the leading provider of graphics processing units (GPUs) used in AI computing.
According to sources, OpenAI has been working on designing its own custom chip, which will be specifically optimised for AI workloads. The company has partnered with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to manufacture the chip, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
The custom chip design is a significant milestone for OpenAI, as it will enable the company to have more control over its AI infrastructure and reduce its dependence on Nvidia. OpenAI's reliance on Nvidia's GPUs has been a major bottleneck in its AI research and development, as the company has had to compete with other major tech companies for access to Nvidia's limited supply of high-end GPUs.
By designing its own custom chip, OpenAI will be able to optimise its AI workloads and improve the performance of its models. The custom chip is also expected to be more power-efficient, which will help reduce OpenAI's energy consumption and carbon footprint.
