In Brief OpenAI has landed a new hardware partner. The AI research lab announced Monday it formed a partnership with semiconductor company Broadcom for 10 gigawatts worth of custom AI accelerator hardware. These AI accelerator racks will be deployed to OpenAI data centers and partner data centers starting in 2026 and running through 2029. “By designing its own chips and systems, OpenAI can embed what it’s learned from developing frontier models and products directly into the hardware, unlocking new levels ...