Synopsys partners with OpenAI on AI chip‑design model, projects 15% revenue rise

Synopsys announced a revenue‑sharing partnership with OpenAI to build an AI model called GPT‑Synopsys for chip design.

Deal Overview

The model will be trained to interpret circuit descriptions written in a code‑like language and to plan the placement of billions of transistors on silicon. OpenAI’s system will learn to operate Synopsys’ design tools, aiming to cut weeks or months from development cycles, said co‑founder Greg Brockman in a video. Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi said the deal will not cannibalize its existing business and will add value for customers. Ghazi told Reuters that OpenAI will pay a subscription fee for training on Synopsys tools and that revenue will be shared when customers use the AI‑assisted product.

Market Reaction

The company now expects a 15% revenue growth for fiscal 2027, above the 11.19% analyst forecast, according to LSEG data. Shares jumped as much as 7% after the announcement. The AI‑generated designs will still be verified by Synopsys’ traditional simulation tools to ensure physical correctness, Ghazi explained.

Context

AI assistance in chip design promises faster cycles and lower costs, but engineers must still rely on proven verification methods to guarantee that chips work as intended.