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OpenAI Taps Cerebras in Multiyear Deal for 750MW of Compute Through 2028

The partnership prioritizes low-latency inference for real-time use, with reports valuing the contract at more than $10 billion.

Overview

  • OpenAI and Cerebras confirmed a multi-year agreement to bring up to 750 megawatts of capacity online in phases through 2028, starting this year.
  • OpenAI says Cerebras adds a dedicated low-latency inference solution designed to deliver faster responses and more natural interactions.
  • Reuters and TechCrunch report the deal tops $10 billion, though neither company disclosed financial terms in their announcements.
  • Reporting indicates Cerebras will build or lease data centers and sell cloud services powered by its wafer-scale chips for OpenAI’s inference workloads.
  • The contract diversifies Cerebras’ revenue beyond prior heavy reliance on G42 and tracks with reports of new fundraising near a $22 billion valuation and preparations to refile for an IPO.