OpenAI Agreed to Buy $51 Million of AI Chips From a Startup Backed by CEO Sam Altman
– OpenAI commits $51 million for Rain's brain-inspired chips.
– Altman, OpenAI CEO, invested over $1 million in Rain.
– Rain's neuromorphic processing unit mimics human brain features.
– Rain, near OpenAI HQ, aims to deliver first hardware by Oct 2024.
– Altman's diverse investments led to recent firing by OpenAI.
– Rain's chips claim 100x more power, 10,000x energy efficiency.
– Rain faces challenges with leadership reshuffle and investor changes.
– Prosperity7 Ventures forced to sell stake in Rain, raising concerns.
– CFIUS reviews Prosperity7’s investment, emphasizing national security.
– OpenAI explores diversifying AI chip suppliers beyond Nvidia.