Broadcom reportedly won’t build OpenAI’s custom chip unless Microsoft buys 40 percent of them

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By AI Maestro May 9, 2026 1 min read
Broadcom reportedly won’t build OpenAI’s custom chip unless Microsoft buys 40 percent of them
  • Broadcom has reportedly refused to fund the production of OpenAI‘s custom AI chip unless Microsoft commits to purchasing 40 percent of these chips. This dependency is seen as financially unattractive by OpenAI.
  • The first phase of this project alone is estimated to cost around $18 billion, highlighting the significant financial hurdle in achieving the goal.
  • OpenAI’s manager Sachin Katti has described this arrangement as “financially unattractive,” indicating that it may not be a viable or desirable solution for OpenAI.

Originally published at the-decoder.com. Curated by AI Maestro.

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