OpenAI reveals its first AI processor: Jalapeño
The Verge
OpenAI has announced Jalapeño, its first custom AI inference processor developed in partnership with Broadcom to power large language models.Summary
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, a new custom AI processor developed alongside Broadcom. Designed specifically for AI inference rather than training, the chip aims to power models like ChatGPT and Codex. This move marks OpenAI's effort to reduce reliance on limited Nvidia GPUs. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan claims the chip matches the performance of existing high-end hardware like Nvidia's Blackwell and Google's TPUs. OpenAI expects the chip to be part of a broader, multi-generation compute platform, with deployment targeted for late 2026.
(Source：The Verge)