Sources: AI inference-chip startup Etched is in early talks to raise funding at a $40B to $50B valuation, up from $21B after raising $700M in August (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)

AI inference-chip startup Etched is reportedly in early discussions to secure new funding, potentially at a valuation between $40 billion and $50 billion. This marks a significant increase from its $21 billion valuation in August, when the company successfully raised $700 million. Despite the recent funding round, Etched is already attracting further investment offers, indicating strong interest in the AI chip sector.