OpenAI and Broadcom partner on AI hardware to build next-gen custom AI accelerators for data centers.
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OpenAI And Broadcom Partner On AI Hardware
OpenAI and Broadcom partner on AI hardware to take artificial intelligence infrastructure to a new level. The collaboration marks a major milestone for OpenAI as it looks to design and deploy custom AI accelerator hardware across its global data centers. Image Credits:Nathan Howard/Bloomberg / Getty Images The AI research leader announced that the partnership involves developing 10 gigawatts worth of custom AI accelerator racks . These systems will be installed in OpenAI and partner data centers starting in 2026 and continuing through 2029. A Strategic Move Toward Custom AI Chips By building its own chips with Broadcom, OpenAI aims to tailor every layer of its AI stack—from software to silicon. According to the company, this move allows it to embed insights gained from developing frontier AI models directly into the hardware. That integration could dramatically enhance performance, efficiency, and overall intelligence. Cost And Scale Of The Collaboration While the companies have not shared o…