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OpenAI is reportedly planning to purchase Google’s AI chips as demand for computing power rises across the technology industry. The Information reported the potential deal on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The move could help OpenAI expand its computing capacity while diversifying suppliers beyond NVIDIA.
The reported purchase could strengthen commercial ties between OpenAI and Google, despite their competition in AI products and search. Google manufactures Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), specialized chips designed to train and run artificial intelligence models. Neither company has confirmed the proposed purchase, and the report provided no pricing, volume or delivery details.
OpenAI already relies heavily on NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) to develop and operate its AI models. However, the company began renting Google’s AI chips in 2025, according to earlier reporting from Reuters. A purchase could deepen that relationship and provide another source of computing capacity.
Google’s TPUs have attracted interest from AI companies seeking alternatives to NVIDIA’s widely used processors. Google has also expanded direct sales of its chips as demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow. Deals with customers, including rival AI developer Anthropic, have helped increase demand for Google’s computing hardware.
The reported plan comes as major technology companies commit substantial funds to AI infrastructure. Amazon, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet collectively expect to spend as much as USD 600 billion this year. Investors increasingly want evidence that these large investments will generate meaningful returns.
OpenAI is also developing custom silicon with chip designer Broadcom. The company introduced its first custom AI chip project in June and expects to deploy the processor by year-end. Multiple suppliers and custom hardware could help OpenAI secure computing resources as its services expand.
The Google chip purchase remains an unconfirmed report, with financial terms and timing still unclear. Any confirmed agreement would mark another step in OpenAI’s effort to diversify the hardware powering its AI systems.
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