OpenAI tests first custom inference chip Jalapeño, boosts efficiency and speed
OpenAI · x · 2026-08-26
OpenAI announced results for its first custom inference chip, Jalapeño. Tests show a major advance in intelligence per watt and response times, delivering higher throughput and lower latency without sacrificing efficiency. This means faster ChatGPT responses, more responsive Codex sessions and agents, and reliable access amidst growing demand.
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