OpenAI's chief chip designer leaves in 16 months, joins Anthropic

Published 7 June 2026 · tech

OpenAI's custom chip program lead, Clive Chan, has joined rival Anthropic, a significant blow to OpenAI's hardware ambitions ahead of a potential IPO. Chan, who

OpenAI's custom chip program lead, Clive Chan, has joined rival Anthropic, a significant blow to OpenAI's hardware ambitions ahead of a potential IPO. Chan, who previously worked on Tesla's Dojo supercomputer, cited Anthropic's talent and ambition as reasons for his move. This departure highlights the intense competition in developing custom AI chips.

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