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Why Anthropic Is Designing Its Own AI Chip With Samsung
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Anthropic is in talks with Samsung to develop a custom AI accelerator, a move that could reshape the chip supply chain. Lucas and Luna break down why a model company would build silicon, how this mirrors Google's TPU strategy, and what it means for Nvidia's dominance. They also examine the cost dynamics: training a GPT-4-class model now runs north of $100 million, and custom chips promise to cut that by 30-50 percent. With Samsung's memory prowess and foundry capacity, the partnership could challenge incumbents like Broadcom and Marvell. Plus: a check-in on Micron's 14 percent drop this week and what it signals about memory oversupply. This episode offers a concrete look at the vertical integration wave sweeping AI. #Anthropic #Samsung #AIChip #CustomSilicon #AIAccelerator #Nvidia #GoogleTPU #Broadcom #Marvell #Micron #Semiconductors #AIHardware #VerticalIntegration #ModelTraining #Technology #TechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo