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Broadcom and OpenAI unveil Jalapeño, a custom inference chip built in 9 months
Broadcom and OpenAI have revealed Jalapeño, a custom ASIC for AI inference that reportedly outperforms existing chips in performance-per-watt. The massive reticle-sized chip was developed in just nine months. It marks OpenAI's first foray into custom silicon, aiming to reduce reliance on external suppliers.
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The nine-month turnaround is impressive, but claims of beating leading-edge chips need independent verification before we can assess real-world impact.
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Broadcom and OpenAI unveil custom-built Jalapeño inference processor — OpenAI's first chip is a massive reticle-sized ASIC built in an ultra-fast nine-month development cycle →
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