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- Broadcom has reportedly refused to fund the production of OpenAI‘s custom AI chip unless Microsoft commits to purchasing 40 percent of the chips. This dependency is described as “financially unattractive” by OpenAI manager Sachin Katti.
- The initial phase of this project alone is estimated to cost around $18 billion, highlighting the significant financial hurdle facing both companies.
- This news underscores the complex nature of AI chip development and the need for strategic partnerships between tech giants like Microsoft and Broadcom in pursuit of advanced AI solutions.
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Originally published at the-decoder.com. Curated by AI Maestro.
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