October 13, 2025
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OpenAI taps Broadcom for custom AI chips

OpenAI announced Oct. 13, 2025 it will collaborate with Broadcom to design custom AI accelerators, with deployment of new chip racks slated for late 2026. CEO Sam Altman said the partnership targets about 10 gigawatts of computing capacity as OpenAI scales, and Broadcom shares jumped more than 9% on the news; financial terms weren’t disclosed.

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📌 Key Facts

  • OpenAI–Broadcom collaboration to co-develop custom AI chips (announced Oct. 13, 2025).
  • Deployment timeline: customized accelerator racks expected late 2026; work began ~18 months ago.
  • Altman cites ~10 GW compute target; Broadcom stock rose >9% Monday.

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