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Why everyone from OpenAI to SpaceX is building their own chips (and turning up the heat on Nvidia)
Friday, June 26, 2026
Title: OpenAI, Google, Apple, and SpaceX develop custom AI chips
Summary: Multiple technology companies are developing their own artificial intelligence chips. OpenAI announced Jalapeño, an inference chip developed with Broadcom. Google, Apple, and SpaceX have also undertaken similar chip development projects. These efforts reflect a broader industry trend toward reducing reliance on external chip suppliers.