OpenAI CFO says the lab will diversify chip suppliers, weakening Nvidia’s exclusivity

OpenAI’s statement that it will diversify suppliers and has large cash reserves suggests reduced dependency on Nvidia’s pricing power and could pressure Nvidia’s margin outlook if major customers shift more spending to alternatives.

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- Sarah Friar said diversification is standard risk mitigation for supply chains.
- OpenAI reportedly has about $122 billion in cash and no IPO deadline, lowering urgency.
- Friar’s comments signal OpenAI views Nvidia as a qualified supplier among competitors, not the sole default.
- Analysts note training demand still drives Nvidia sales today but inference and custom accelerators could compress margins over time.
- OpenAI is still buying large amounts of Nvidia compute but may allocate a portion to alternatives.
- Market reaction in some reports showed modest share price pressure for Nvidia and rival movements for Broadcom and AMD.

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