OpenAI Explored Acquisition of AI Chip Maker Cerebras

OpenAI once considered acquiring AI chipmaker Cerebras in 2017, as revealed in legal filings related to Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. The acquisition, which was discussed to potentially occur through Tesla, was ultimately not pursued. Cerebras, now going public, builds AI hardware and faces challenges, including reliance on a single major client and scrutiny over ties to China. OpenAI, aiming to reduce dependence on Nvidia, has shifted focus to developing its own AI chips with partners like Broadcom and TSMC, targeting a 2026 release.