Is OpenAI Teaming Up with G42 and SoftBank for Global Chip Venture? š¾
#OpenAI 's CEO, Sam Altman, is reportedly in talks with G42 and SoftBank for a global chip venture.
Altman aims to secure funds for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, collaborating with major #chip producers. Discussions, ongoing since October 2023, focus on raising $8-10 billion with potential collaborators including Intel, TSMC, and Samsung.
#Meta 's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, also plans significant investments in specialized chips for AI. Altman, who returned to OpenAI in November 2023, seeks Microsoft's interest and envisions the future of AI tied to an innovative, yet uncertain, form of energy.