OpenAI“硬”转身：联手富士康，锁定AI基建主动权

Core Insights - OpenAI has entered a strategic partnership with Foxconn to collaborate on the design and manufacturing of next-generation AI infrastructure hardware, marking a shift from a reliance on cloud service providers to a more asset-heavy model [1][3] - The partnership includes three main components: parallel development of multiple generations of AI data center cabinets, optimization of the domestic AI supply chain in the U.S., and manufacturing key components of AI data centers in U.S. factories [1][2] - OpenAI has gained priority evaluation rights for Foxconn's products, enhancing its control over server hardware selection [2] Strategic Shift - OpenAI is transitioning from a light-asset model dependent on cloud services to a heavy-asset model involving self-built data centers, as indicated by recent personnel changes and strategic initiatives [3] - The "Stargate" AI infrastructure project, initiated with Oracle and SoftBank, has an initial investment of $100 billion, with plans to expand to $500 billion over four years [3] - OpenAI's energy and computing demands are increasing, with a recent agreement to add 4.5 GW of data center capacity, bringing the total planned energy consumption for the "Stargate" project to 5 GW [3] Chip Supply Agreements - OpenAI has signed multiple chip supply agreements, including a $119 billion contract with CoreWeave, which has since been increased to $224 billion [4] - A $38 billion AI computing supply agreement with Amazon AWS will provide OpenAI with advanced NVIDIA GPU chips and millions of CPU chips over the next seven years [5] - OpenAI is diversifying its supplier strategy by establishing deep partnerships with chip manufacturers, including a significant collaboration with NVIDIA and AMD, with total planned energy consumption from these agreements reaching 26 GW [5] Market Concerns - Analysts have raised concerns about potential "circular deals" between OpenAI and chip manufacturers, which could inflate valuations and create market bubbles [6] - OpenAI's rapid spending has led to skepticism regarding its ability to generate sufficient profits to justify these investments, despite CEO Sam Altman's projection of achieving an annual revenue of $20 billion by year-end and several hundred billion by 2030 [6] - OpenAI's latest valuation stands at $500 billion following a capital restructuring [6]