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OpenAI unveils Jalapeño chip for AI inference, built with Broadcom
OpenAI revealed its first custom AI processor, Jalapeño, an ASIC designed for inference in large language models. The chip was developed in partnership with Broadcom. OpenAI claims it will improve efficiency and performance for current and future models.
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The move signals OpenAI's push to reduce reliance on Nvidia, but the chip's real-world impact depends on scale and adoption beyond OpenAI's own infrastructure.
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