open-source processor trends
RISC-V's 2026 Gambit Won't Save Custom AI Chips
RISC-V's 2026 Gambit Won't Save Custom AI Chips Downloading an open-source RISC-V core does not guarantee a viable custom AI chip in 2026; the real barriers lie in fabrication expense, talent scarcity, and ecosystem lock-in. In 2026, AI infrastructure investment is projected to reach $769 billion,