Key facts
- OpenAI plans to purchase Google's AI chips, The Information reported.
- Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are an alternative to Nvidia's AI chips.
- Google began selling TPUs directly to some customers this year.
- OpenAI is reportedly recruiting an engineer to optimize its models for TPUs.
OpenAI is reportedly planning to purchase Google's artificial intelligence chips, according to The Information. This move aims to reduce the company's reliance on Nvidia and accelerate its AI development. Financial terms and other details of the planned procurement remain undisclosed.
Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are seen as an alternative to Nvidia's market-leading AI chips, with companies seeking cheaper options. Google began selling TPUs directly to some customers this year. OpenAI is reportedly recruiting an engineer to optimize its advanced models for TPUs.
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is set to report its quarterly results later on Wednesday, with investors looking for signs that its AI investments are driving growth in its cloud business.