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OpenAI unveils its first custom AI inference chip
The Decoder OpenAI's first custom chip "Jalapeño" reportedly beats Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin in inference benchmarks
OpenAI showcased its first in-house inference chip, code-named Jalapeño, which reportedly outperforms Nvidia's upcoming chips in speed and energy efficiency.
Why it matters
Custom chips could significantly lower the cost of running advanced AI models, eventually leading to cheaper and faster tools for everyday users.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026