OpenAI announced a massive partnership with semiconductor giant Broadcom for 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerator hardware. The deal, estimated at $350-500 billion, represents OpenAI’s latest infrastructure investment to support next-generation AI models. Deployment begins in 2026 across OpenAI and partner data centers.
OpenAI has formed a strategic partnership with semiconductor company Broadcom to develop and deploy 10 gigawatts worth of custom AI accelerator hardware, marking one of the largest AI infrastructure deals in history. According to recent analysis by the Financial Times, the collaboration could cost OpenAI between $350 billion and $500 billion, though official terms remain undisclosed. The custom AI accelerator racks will begin deployment in 2026 and continue through 2029 across OpenAI’s data centers and partner facilities.
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