Sources: OpenAI and Broadcom discuss terms for Broadcom to finance initial custom chip production for ~$18B, conditioned on Microsoft buying ~40% of the chips (Anissa Gardizy/The Information)

OpenAI and Broadcom are in discussions for Broadcom to finance the production of custom AI chips, valued at approximately $18 billion. The deal is contingent on Microsoft purchasing around 40% of the chips, highlighting the intertwined interests of these tech giants in advancing AI capabilities.