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  "title": "Synopsys, OpenAI strike deal to develop AI model for chip design work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/synopsys-openai-strike-deal-to-develop-ai-model-for-chip-design-work",
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  "published": "2026-10-01T03:54:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/synopsys-openai-strike-deal-to-develop-ai-model-for-chip-design-work-10901677/"
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  "account": "Synopsys, a software company specializing in chip design, has announced a revenue-sharing deal with OpenAI to develop an AI model tailored for chip design tasks. The AI model, named GPT-Synopsys, will be trained specifically for chip design, a process that involves converting chip circuit descriptions into a code-like language and determining the layout of billions of transistors on a silicon chip. OpenAI's co-founder, Greg Brockman, announced the partnership in a video, stating that the model aims to reduce the design process time and bring more chips to the market. Synopsys CEO, Sassine Ghazi, revealed that the deal is expected to result in a 15% revenue growth for Synopsys in fiscal 2027, surpassing analyst estimates of 11.19% growth. Synopsys will receive a training subscription fee from OpenAI, and the revenue-sharing will depend on the model's effectiveness in improving chip design. Ghazi emphasized that the partnership will not harm Synopsys' business, but rather provide added value to customers. Despite the model's assistance, Synopsys will still utilize traditional computing techniques to verify the chip's functionality, ensuring that the GPT-Synopsys model adheres to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Synopsys, OpenAI strike deal to develop AI model for chip design work",
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