OpenAI announced a partnership with Broadcom to design and manufacture specialised processors for artificial intelligence (AI).
CEO Sam Altman called it “a critical step in building infrastructure to unlock AI’s potential.” The move allows OpenAI to tailor hardware for its models, enhancing speed and power beyond off-the-shelf chips.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, launched in November 2022, serves over 800 million weekly users. Recent deals include investments in data centres and chips with Nvidia, AMD, Samsung, and SK Hynix. These aim to meet soaring AI demand, though profitability remains elusive. Broadcom will handle manufacturing, terming the collaboration “a pivotal moment.”
We're partnering with Broadcom to deploy 10GW of chips designed by OpenAI.
Building our own hardware, in addition to our other partnerships, will help all of us meet the world’s growing demand for AI.https://t.co/3vLZFPO0jF
— OpenAI Newsroom (@OpenAINewsroom) October 13, 2025Financial terms are undisclosed, fueling bubble concerns amid AI’s resource intensity. Data centres strain electricity grids, demanding massive power. Critics question sustainability, but OpenAI emphasises benefits for people and businesses.
OpenAI and Broadcom signed a multiyear agreement to collaborate on custom chips and networking equipment, planning to add 10 gigawatts’ worth of AI data center capacity.
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— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) October 13, 2025Custom chips could accelerate AI advancements, solidifying OpenAI’s lead. As generative AI grows, partnerships like this shape tech’s future. For updates, follow Reuters, TechCrunch, and OpenAI’s blog.
