Unconventional AI raises $475 million seed round for neuromorphic chips

San Diego-based Unconventional AI secured $475 million in a seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed. The company develops neuromorphic chips focused on energy-efficient artificial intelligence computing. The capital will support product development and early commercialization efforts targeting next-generation AI hardware use cases.

Reflecting on how artificial intelligence is transforming education and employment, said that graduating today means entering a job market unlike any seen before. In a recent interview, Altman acknowledged that AI will eliminate entire categories of predictable work, disrupting traditional career paths. However, he argued that the shift will ultimately create new roles and industries that are difficult to imagine today.