Will OpenAI's Jalapeño chip be deployed in production LLM inference by end of 2026?

OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, a custom AI inference processor co-designed with Broadcom. The chip is intended to optimize inference for LLMs. The market resolves YES if OpenAI or a credible third party reports production deployment powering OpenAI's API or consumer services by December 31, 2026.

Resolution Criteria

Official OpenAI announcements, earnings calls, or press coverage from Reuters, Bloomberg, or TechCrunch confirming Jalapeño is in production inference serving OpenAI's LLM APIs or ChatGPT deployments.