OpenAI's second hardware hire Clive Chan joins Anthropic
Chan said he left OpenAI after 2.4 years on its custom chip program and joined Anthropic this week to 'climb a new mountain from the bottom again.'
By Ryan Merket · Published
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Why it matters
OpenAI's custom silicon work is part of the AI sector's push to reduce dependence on external compute suppliers. A departure from that team is notable because the Broadcom-linked timeline is already publicly tied to the second half of 2026.
Clive Chan (@itsclivetime) said he has left OpenAI, where he worked on the company's custom chip program, and joined Anthropic this week, according to a LinkedIn post describing the move.
Chan said he was OpenAI's "second hardware hire" 2.4 years ago and was "proud to have been part of the custom chip program." He praised the team, writing that "the density of hardware talent on that team is extraordinary" and that he does not think "there's a better chip design team anywhere."…
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