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OpenAI is reportedly getting closer to launching its in-house chip
The Verge
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5m ago
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OpenAI is advancing toward launching its own in-house AI chip design, targeting completion within this year before production by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) using 3-nanometer technology. This development aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia chips for AI model training and operation, deploying initially on a "limited scale." As led by former Google TPU engineer Richard Ho, OpenAI's chip design team has grown, with future plans for more advanced iterations.
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Meta trials in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on external suppliers: Report
YourStory
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5m ago
Medial
Meta is testing its first in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on suppliers like NVIDIA. Collaborating with a Taiwanese manufacturer, Meta aims to cut AI infrastructure costs. The chip is specialized for AI tasks, initiated after completing a crucial design milestone. Previously, Meta abandoned a custom chip, favoring NVIDIA GPUs. Despite this, Meta remains a significant NVIDIA customer. Meanwhile, Microsoft seeks alternatives for AI models, evaluating options to potentially rival OpenAI.
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OpenAI's Sam Altman in talks with Middle East backers over chip venture
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly in talks with investors from the Middle East to explore a new chip venture. OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company, is known for developing advanced AI models such as GPT-3. The potential chip venture could aim to enhance the performance and capabilities of AI systems, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies.
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OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla spars with Elon Musk over lawsuit
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Indian-American business Vinod Khosla criticized Elon Musk for suing OpenAI, referring to it as a case of "sour grapes." Khosla, an investor in OpenAI, accused Musk of not getting involved early enough and now launching a rival effort. Musk responded by stating that Khosla doesn't know what he's talking about. Khosla further questioned Musk's motives and accused him of reneging on his promise to provide initial funding for OpenAI. Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI alleges that the company has deviated from its original non-profit mission and is now prioritizing profit for its investor, Microsoft. OpenAI, in response, defended its decision to become a for-profit entity and released emails showing Musk's endorsement of their fundraising efforts.
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Tired of shortages, OpenAI considers making its own AI chips
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI is reportedly considering the manufacturing of its own AI accelerator chips to address the shortage of specialized AI GPU chips and high costs. The company is exploring options such as acquiring a chipmaking company or collaborating with chip manufacturers like Nvidia. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns over the scarcity and expense of these chips. However, developing custom chips would be a significant strategic shift and may require several years, leaving OpenAI dependent on commercial providers for the time being. Microsoft, a major backer of OpenAI, is also said to be working on a custom AI chip.
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Tired of shortages, OpenAI considers making its own AI chips
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI is reportedly considering manufacturing its own AI accelerator chips to address the shortage of specialized AI GPU chips and the high costs associated with them. The company is exploring options such as acquiring a chipmaking company or collaborating with chip manufacturers like Nvidia. OpenAI relies on Microsoft's supercomputer with 10,000 Nvidia GPUs, but the costs of running ChatGPT are significant. Developing custom AI chips would be a substantial strategic shift and financial investment for OpenAI. Microsoft, OpenAI's principal backer, is also said to be working on a custom AI chip.
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Apple nears switch to in-house Bluetooth and WiFi chip for iPhone, smart home: reports
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Apple is reportedly planning to replace some of the parts supplied by Broadcom with its own custom chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections in its devices starting next year. The chip, called Proxima, has been in development for several years and is expected to be integrated into iPhones and smart home devices produced in 2025. The in-house chips will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. This move is separate from Apple's plans to launch its own cellular modem chips next year. Apple has not commented on the report.
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Singapore's Temasek in talks to invest in OpenAI: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Singapore's Temasek Holdings is reportedly in talks to invest in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft. Executives from Temasek have met with OpenAI's CEO multiple times in recent months. OpenAI has gained attention and investment after the launch of its ChatGPT technology. Temasek, an active investor in the tech sector, currently has a portfolio valued at around $284.21 billion. AI startups attracted significant investment last year, driven by the growing interest in AI technology. OpenAI is exploring raising funds for its AI chip factories.
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Microsoft likely to unveil its first AI chip next month to cut Nvidia GPU costs
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft is expected to reveal its first artificial intelligence (AI) chip next month, a move that could reduce its reliance on Nvidia's GPUs. The AI chip, codenamed Athena, is designed for data center servers, similar to Nvidia GPUs currently used by Microsoft. OpenAI, a company backed by Microsoft, is also reportedly looking to develop its own AI chips due to concerns about limited availability and high costs of existing hardware. Microsoft's flagship Ignite conference is scheduled from November 14-17.
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Apple could launch Vision Pro 2 in 2025, shelves plans for a cheaper Vision Pro: Report
Business Insider
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9m ago
Medial
Apple is reportedly preparing to release a new version of its virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro, in late 2025 or early 2026. The upgraded model is expected to feature the advanced M5 chip, offering improved performance compared to the original Vision Pro's M2 chip. Apple had initially considered launching a cheaper version of the headset but has put those plans on hold to focus on premium improvements. The Vision Pro 2 is expected to maintain the original design while delivering a more powerful augmented reality experience. Apple is also rumored to be working on Meta Ray Ban-like smart glasses, potentially entering the smart glasses market.
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Sam Altman refutes reports of OpenAI starting a new AI search engine
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has denied claims that the company will be launching an AI-powered search engine to challenge Google. However, Altman did confirm that there would be announcements about ChatGPT and GPT-4 at an upcoming event. Reports had previously suggested that OpenAI was preparing to launch its search engine, with speculation that it would rival Google's dominance. While the launch may not happen immediately, OpenAI has been reportedly hiring Google employees to work on their search product. In addition to OpenAI, Google also faces competition from AI startup Perplexity.
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