2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-15 13:18Core Insights - The AI sector remains resilient amid global economic pressures, with significant investments in computing infrastructure expected to reach $1.5 trillion by the end of 2025 [1] - The U.S. and China dominate the AI market, accounting for nearly 70% of the global market share, with the U.S. leading at over 55% [1] - Major players like OpenAI are significantly increasing their investments in computing power, aiming for long-term control over essential resources in the AI era [1] AI Computing Supply Chain Restructuring - NVIDIA has controlled over 70% of the AI chip market, with its top chips costing up to $60,000, creating a dependency known as the "NVIDIA tax" [2] - The industry's reliance on a single supplier poses risks to supply chain security and cost management, with concerns about insufficient computing power hindering progress [3] - OpenAI is shifting from a phase of frantic GPU purchases to a more strategic approach of diversifying its supply chain to meet evolving computing needs [3] Strategic Partnerships and Agreements - OpenAI has entered a $300 billion agreement with Oracle to purchase 4.5 GW of cloud computing power over five years, positioning Oracle as a key infrastructure provider [4] - A $100 billion agreement with NVIDIA aims to secure 10 GW of computing power, with NVIDIA investing up to $100 billion in OpenAI, creating a closed-loop capital structure [4] - OpenAI is also partnering with AMD to purchase chips supporting 6 GW of computing power, further diversifying its supply sources [5] Custom Chip Development - OpenAI is collaborating with Broadcom to develop custom AI chips, aiming to complete a 10 GW self-developed chip system by the end of 2029 [6] - The shift towards ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) technology is expected to increase its market share in AI inference from 5% in 2023 to 25% by 2028 [6] Financial Concerns and Market Dynamics - Analysts express concerns over the high dependency of the AI ecosystem on OpenAI and the sustainability of funding for ambitious projects [7] - OpenAI's projected spending on computing servers could reach $16 billion in 2025 and $400 billion by 2029, raising questions about its ability to establish a sustainable business model [7] - The complexity of financing structures in the AI sector, including OpenAI's transactions, may complicate demand assessments and expose systemic risks [7][8]