#OpenAI

OpenAI has introduced its first custom artificial intelligence chip named Jalapeño, which represents a significant advancement in the company's initiative to develop more of the computing infrastructure necessary for its AI models and products. This announcement was made on Wednesday, highlighting OpenAI's commitment to enhancing its technological capabilities.

Broadcom's CEO announced that the company, in collaboration with OpenAI, has developed a new chip designed to compete with Nvidia's Blackwell. This development comes as AI laboratories seek alternatives to the currently limited supply of GPUs.

TrendAI has been selected as one of the first cybersecurity vendors to partner with OpenAI as it expands its Daybreak initiative beyond internal testing. This collaboration aims to enhance frontier cyber defense capabilities.

Kenyan President Ruto is in discussions with OpenAI to establish East Africa's first OpenAI Academy in Nairobi. As of now, no formal agreement has been reached regarding the initiative. The potential academy aims to enhance AI education and innovation in the region, although specific details about its implementation remain unclear.

According to Business Times, AI equity rounds, particularly involving companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, contributed to a 12.6% increase in private equity aggregate value, reaching $154.6 billion in Q1 2026. However, the overall number of global transactions decreased by 22%, totaling 614 deals during the same period.

According to Business Times, the aggregate value of private equity (PE) reached $154.6 billion in Q1 2026, marking a 12.6% increase, driven by AI equity rounds from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. However, the total number of global transactions decreased by 22%, resulting in 614 deals during the same period.