Synopsys and OpenAI Partner on GPT-Synopsys Chip Design AI, Tie Revenue Split to Hardware Performance

Synopsys and OpenAI are co-developing GPT-Synopsys, a custom artificial intelligence model trained specifically to handle semiconductor design workloads. Synopsys shares climbed as much as 7% after the company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue growth forecast to 15%, beating analyst estimates of 11.19%. Under a unique deal structure, OpenAI will initially pay Synopsys a subscription fee to train on its proprietary software tools. Once deployed, the two companies will split revenue based on the measurable improvements the AI delivers to a customer's final chip design. Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi confirmed the AI will not operate unchecked, as traditional deterministic tools must still validate the underlying physics for final sign-off. "The aim is to cut weeks or even months from the design process and allow more chips to reach the market." — Greg Brockman.