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OpenAI says its 1st custom AI chip surpasses Nvidia systems in key tests
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
OpenAI's first custom AI chip, Jalapeno, outperforms Nvidia's GB200 and GB300 systems in energy efficiency and response speed across large language models, with deployment planned by end of 2026.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 5 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 26 Aug 2026.
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You face a new competitor in AI hardware with OpenAI's Jalapeno chip ready to cut costs and speed up inference. Expect shifts in supplier deals as OpenAI moves beyond Nvidia on energy efficiency and latency.
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5 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 26 Aug 2026
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