TSMC(US:TSM) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-10-01 08:14Group 1 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visited Taiwan to discuss key projects with Foxconn and TSMC, focusing on the "Star Gate" initiative and the production details of its self-developed AI chips (ASIC) [1][2][3] - The "Star Gate" project aims to build five new data centers in the U.S., representing one of the largest investments in computing power in the country, with Foxconn being the largest AI server supplier for this initiative [2] - OpenAI is developing custom AI chips to reduce reliance on external suppliers like NVIDIA, with plans to have TSMC manufacture these chips, targeting mass production by 2026 [3] Group 2 - The collaboration with Foxconn is crucial for ensuring the production and delivery capabilities of AI servers needed for the "Star Gate" project's infrastructure [2] - OpenAI's initial chip versions are expected to focus on inference rather than training, marking a significant test for the viability of self-developed chips in the tech industry [3]