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TSMC Execs Dismiss OpenAI Chief's $7 Trillion Chip Plan as 'Podcasting Bro' Vision (msn.com)

(Friday September 27, 2024 @11:20AM (msmash) from the not-mincing-words dept.)


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) executives have dismissed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's ambitious chip-making proposal as unrealistic, according to The New York Times. Altman, seeking to boost AI computing power, pitched a $7 trillion plan to build 36 semiconductor plants over several years during a visit to TSMC's Taiwan headquarters. TSMC leaders reportedly found Altman's proposal so far-fetched that they [1]privately referred to him as a "podcasting bro," reflecting skepticism about his grasp of the semiconductor industry's complexities. The world's largest contract chipmaker, already grappling with multi-billion dollar expansion projects, viewed Altman's scheme as overly risky given the massive capital requirements and market uncertainties.



[1] https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/behind-openais-audacious-plan-to-make-ai-flow-like-electricity/ar-AA1rjhlB


The problem with tech bros is (Score:2)

by Rosco P. Coltrane ( 209368 )

However hare-brained their "visions" are, they're still dangerous and nefarious. Particularly Sam Altman.

good for them! (Score:2)

by LazarusQLong ( 5486838 )

that 'vision' sounds entirely too optimistic, and doesn't appear to take into account anything in the real world... But that is just how it appears to me. I mean, what is the hard data that proves enough ROI to make that massive investment justifiable?

Re: (Score:2)

by LazarusQLong ( 5486838 )

I mean, a vision doesn't necessarily need to have hard data behind it, but this sounds more like he was trying to make a pitch to this company to invest billions, hence the need for actual ROI projections based upon some level of reality.

Those who know... (Score:2)

by Targon ( 17348 )

Intel put a LOT of money into trying to get their chip making back on track, and so far have failed miserably. It's not just about spending money, it's about having the right talent, even when you have the right equipment. The people at TSMC understand this all too well.

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