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June 25, 2026

ChatGPT's maker built its own chip to boost AI performance.

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ChatGPT's maker built its own chip to make its AI run more efficiently.

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ChatGPT's maker, OpenAI, now has its own special computer chip, made with Broadcom, which could help the AI run faster and more affordably for you.

On Wednesday, OpenAI unveiled its first custom-built inference processor, designed and manufactured in collaboration with Broadcom. Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI’s inference syst… | Jalapeño is specifically designed for inference, the process of running pre-built AI models in response to user commands. In the announcement, OpenAI emphasized the chip’s low… On Wednesday, OpenAI unveiled its first custom-built inference processor, designed and manufactured in collaboration with Broadcom. Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI’s inference syst… Jalapeño is specifically designed for inference, the process of running pre-built AI models in response to user commands. In the announcement, OpenAI emphasized the chip’s low operating cost when running real-time coding models. It’s likel… Optimizing that inference system may prove to be a crucial factor in the economics of AI…

Source · OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom | TechCrunch
Source · OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom | TechCrunch
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A24 Knows You’re Mad About the Google AI Collab

Backrooms , the recent horror movie mega-hit , is a film replete with ideas about repetition and degradation. Its central theme—the horror of a world that seems to be mindlessly, monstrously, ripping off our own—was regarded in some circle… | On the back of this box office coup, it’s a bit funny that A24 would recently announce a $75 million research partnership with DeepMind , Google’s in-house artificial intellige… Backrooms , the recent horror movie mega-hit , is a film replete with ideas about repetition and degradation. Its central theme—the horror of a world that seems to be mindlessly, monstrously, ripping off our own—was regarded in some circle… On the back of this box office coup, it’s a bit funny that A24 would recently announce a $75 million research partnership with DeepMind , Google’s in-house artificial intelligence lab. As The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, the tec… “This is a research partnership,” Sophia Shin, who handles communications at A24, tells WIRED…

Source · A24 Knows You’re Mad About the Google AI Collab
Source · A24 Knows You’re Mad About the Google AI Collab

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Claude

TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight.

TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. | AI Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world Jagmeet Singh | Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. AI Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world Jagmeet Singh Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. AI Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world Jagmeet Singh

Source · AI researchers continue to leave Google for its rivals | TechCrunch
Source · AI researchers continue to leave Google for its rivals | TechCrunch

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This is an edition of Hugo Lowell’s Inner Loop newsletter . Read previous newsletters here.

This is an edition of Hugo Lowell’s Inner Loop newsletter . Read previous newsletters here. | The Trump administration has been happier talking to Anthropic lately, according to people familiar with the matter: They don’t have to deal with CEO Dario Amodei anymore, because he’s been replaced in meetings about re-releasing the Claud… | “Tom Brown is not being a weirdo like Dario and can actually engage,” said one per… This is an edition of Hugo Lowell’s Inner Loop newsletter . Read previous newsletters here. The Trump administration has been happier talking to Anthropic lately, according to people familiar with the matter: They don’t have to deal with CEO Dario Amodei anymore, because he’s been replaced in meetings about re-releasing the Claud… “Tom Brown is not being a weirdo like Dario and can actually engage,” said one person directly familiar with the calls. TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight.

Source · The Trump White House Is Over Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Source · The Trump White House Is Over Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei