OpenAI reveals its first AI processor: Jalapeño
OpenAI unveiled Jalapeño, its first custom chip built with Broadcom for ChatGPT inference. The chip is in mass production and already deploying on OpenAI's own servers, aiming to cut reliance on Nvidia and control costs. It only handles inference for now; a training chip is still in development. The post does not disclose performance, power, or cost figures.
Why it matters: OpenAI's first custom chip is in production and deploying — a real step toward reducing Nvidia reliance. No perf, power, or cost numbers disclosed, so capped below 85.